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Term: Gravy Boat

Definition:

A gravy boat is a small, boat-shaped container typically used for serving gravy or other sauces at the dining table. It usually has a spout for easy pouring and a handle for convenient holding.

Senses and Usages:

1. Common Sense:

   In its common sense, a gravy boat refers to a vessel specifically designed for serving gravy, sauces, or dressings during a meal.

   Sample Sentence: During Thanksgiving dinner, the hostess passed around the elegant silver gravy boat filled with rich, flavorful gravy.

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2. Local Sense:

   In certain regions, especially in the southern United States, a gravy boat can also denote a thick, creamy sauce used for topping biscuits, mashed potatoes, or other dishes.

   Sample Sentence: The country-style restaurant served their famous buttermilk biscuits smothered in delicious homemade gravy boat.

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