ware
wɛər
ware: pottery or metal goods
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Definition of ware - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
craftpottery or metal goods
  • The museum displayed ancient Roman ware.
ceramics pottery
2.
commercegoods offered for sale or use
  • The market was full of colorful ware.
merchandise

Verb

intr.
1.
cautionRareUKbe cautious or aware ofRareUK
  • You must ware the icy patches on the road..
beware heed
2.
maritimeDatedwear or veer in nautical termsDated
  • The captain ordered to ware the ship to starboard.
shift turn veer
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  • ware: pottery or metal goods
    pottery or metal goods

Expressions with ware

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fixtures and appliances for hygiene purposes
The new apartment had modern sanitary ware installed in each bathroom..
jasper ware with classical motifs resembling a cameo
She admired the cameo ware with its intricate classical designs.
ornamental hard-glazed pottery from Satsuma, Japan
The museum displayed exquisite Satsuma ware from the 19th century.
terra sigillata tableware made in ancient Gaul
Archaeologists discovered Samian ware at the Roman site.

Origin of ware

Old English, waru (goods)

Terms with ware included in their meaning

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style
ceramic ware resembling Delft pottery style
ceramics
operation of smoothing undried clay ware
design
ceramic ware resembling agate or marble
art
jasper ware with classical motifs resembling a cameo

Examples of ware in a sentence

  • The artisan's ware was highly sought after.
  • The shop displayed exquisite ware.
  • Traders showcased their ware at the fair.
  • Ware the slippery steps when you enter.
  • They were told to ware the falling rocks.
  • The crew prepared to ware the vessel.

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  1. French:articles, faire attention, ...
  2. German:Ware, vorsichtig sein, ...
  3. Italian:manufatti, fare attenzione, ...
  4. Spanish:cerámica, tener cuidado, ...
  5. Portuguese:artefactos, prevenir, ...
  6. Chinese:器皿, 小心, ...
  7. Japanese:陶器, 注意する, ...
  8. Arabic:مَصْنُوعَات, يَنتَبِه, ...
  9. Hebrew:כְּלִי, לְהִיזָּהֵר, ...
  10. Russian:изделия, остерегаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вироби, остерігатися, ...
  12. Hindi:बर्तन, सावधान रहना, ...
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