Bottle is a very large container made of glass or other material, typically with a narrow mouth, used for the storage and transport of liquids. The term is also commonly applied to small bottles of any kind, including tinctures, cosmetics, and even food items such as jams and pickles.
Bottles come in all shapes and sizes, and can be decorated with a variety of graphics, labels, and logos. The design of a bottle is largely dependent on its intended purpose and who the target audience is. For example, a corporate client might prefer a professional-looking design while an informal group might be more interested in a humorous quote or inside joke. Bottles can also be personalized with names and dates for a special occasion, making them an ideal gift for friends or family.
A person who has the bottle to do something is someone who has nerve and courage. The phrase comes from cockney rhyming slang and originally meant “arse” – i.e. the nerve to do something you are afraid of, but this has since morphed into a more general sense of nervousness or fearlessness. A person who has the bottle is on top of their game, while one who doesn’t is a complete mess.
In bottle morphology, the term lip is sometimes used to describe an extremely upper surface of the finish. However, it is generally preferred to use the term rim, which describes all the extreme surfaces at the neck and finish, particularly the part where they change shape. The word collar is sometimes used to describe the part of a bottle’s finish between the shoulder and the base, but it too is often better described as the entire finish – neck – finish region.
Embossing – The raised lettering, designs, and graphics formed by incising or engraving the inside mold surfaces (see plate below). The most common type of embossing is found on bottle necks, though it can occur on the bases, shoulders, and finish as well. See the Bottle Body & Mold Seams page for more information on bottle embossing.
Plate – An interchangeable engraved iron plate used in a bottle mold to produce a number of different embossing patterns for the same type of bottle. In the past, this was a cost-effective way to produce large numbers of bottles with unique and attractive labeling.
To determine whether a television show episode meets the criteria for a bottle episode, one should consider: Does the episode involve multiple stories or plot lines? Does it have a large amount of CGI or elaborate fight choreography? Is it twice as long as a typical episode of the show? Does it have other pricey add-ons such as elaborate props or sets? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, the episode may be considered a bottle episode. However, if the episode is unusual, standalone, or otherwise distinctive, it may be considered a non-bottle episode instead. Then again, if it’s all about the characters and their interactions, it’s probably not a bottle episode.