1. a container or vessel used to hold burning coals, fire, or hot materials
Usage: historical or specialized use
2. a small metal pot or device used in military or naval contexts to hold burning materials or explosives
Usage: historical, military

Examples

• The blacksmith kept a firepot near his anvil to maintain the heat of his forge.
• Medieval soldiers used firepots as early incendiary weapons in siege warfare.
• The firepot was filled with hot coals to warm the tent during winter.
• Sailors on old ships sometimes used firepots to signal other vessels at night.
• The firepot's design allowed it to be safely carried without spilling burning materials.