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ket·tle
 kettle
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- pronunciation:
- ke
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- features:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A metal pot used to boil water for hot drinks is called a kettle. Sometimes it is also called a tea kettle. This kind of kettle has a spout, or opening, to pour the water through. As the water begins to boil in a kettle, steam comes through the spout and usually makes a whistling sound. When you hear the whistle, you know the water is boiling and ready to pour.
When David's mother was talking on the phone, she didn't hear the kettle whistling until it was very loud.
- synonyms:
- teapot
- similar words:
- coffeepot
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| definition 2: |
A kettle is a large, deep pot used for boiling liquids, such as water, soup, or cooking oil.
When Megan invited her friends for supper, her mother cooked stew in a big kettle.
- similar words:
- boiler, pot
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