Definition of "cottle" []

• A part of a mold used by pewterers in the formation of their wares. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Take care with this step, as the pressure of liquid plaster is sometimes surprising, and a lot of work can be lost if all the plaster runs out of the cottle."
• "Allow about 4 cm between cottle and largest diameter of the vase."
• "FIGURE 6. 5.2-A Universal cottle with clamps made from iron bars."