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Synonyms for Potter (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln):
ceramist, thrower, ceramicist

WordNet sense 2 (work lightly):
putter

WordNet sense 3 (do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly):
monkey, tinker, mess around, monkey around, muck about, muck around

WordNet sense 4 (move around aimlessly):
potter around, putter around


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