Definition of Kettle

1. Noun. A metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid.

Exact synonyms: Boiler
Generic synonyms: Pot
Specialized synonyms: Teakettle
Derivative terms: Boil

2. Noun. The quantity a kettle will hold.
Exact synonyms: Kettleful
Generic synonyms: Containerful

3. Noun. (geology) a hollow (typically filled by a lake) that results from the melting of a mass of ice trapped in glacial deposits.
Exact synonyms: Kettle Hole
Category relationships: Geology
Generic synonyms: Hole, Hollow

4. Noun. A large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it.

Definition of Kettle

1. n. A metallic vessel, with a wide mouth, often without a cover, used for heating and boiling water or other liguids.

Definition of Kettle

1. Noun. (cookware) A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid. ¹

2. Noun. The quantity held by a kettle. ¹

3. Noun. (British) A vessel for boiling water for tea; a teakettle. ¹

4. Noun. A pothole. ¹

5. Noun. A group of airborne hawks riding a thermal. ¹

6. Noun. (context: rail transport slang) A steam locomotive ¹

7. Noun. (musical instruments) A kettledrum. ¹

8. Noun. (geology) A kettle hole. ¹

9. Verb. (British of the police) To contain demonstrators in a confined area. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Kettle

1. a vessel for boiling liquids [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kettle

ketosteroid
ketosteroids
ketosuccinic
ketosuccinic acid
ketosuria
ketotetrose
ketotetroses
ketotic
ketotifen
ketotriose
ketotrioses
ketoxime
ketoximes
kets
kettle (current term)
kettle corn
kettle drum
kettle drums
kettle fur collector
kettle fur collectors
kettle hole
kettle holes
kettle lake
kettle lakes
kettle of fish
kettlebell
kettlebells
kettled
kettledrum

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