Choose to raise second vessel (3)
I believe the answer is:
pot
'vessel' is the definition.
(type of container)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pot that I've seen before include "Plant holder" , "Cylindrical container" , "Substance from the sap of trees" , "Ceramic vessel" , "Storage container" .)