crachoir

/krɑ.ʃwaʁ/

Definitions

1. noun

A French word that refers to a type of oak or a piece of furniture, such as a table or a bench, made of oak wood.

“La pièce de décoration de la chambre contenait un beau crachoir en chêne, offert par un ami.”

2. verb

To express contempt or scorn for something or someone by spitting on the ground or on an object.

“Il a crachoir sur le sol en signe de dédain pour les idées de son adversaire.”

Synonyms

  • bénitier
  • fontaine

Antonyms

  • bénédiction