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ket·tle
 kettle
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- pronunciation:
- ke
t
 l
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a broad, deep container in which to boil liquids, esp. water or soup; pot.
She added more vegetables to the broth in the kettle.
- similar words:
- boiler, Dutch oven, pot
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| definition 2: |
a portable kettle with a spout for making and pouring tea or other hot drinks; teakettle.
The kettle will whistle when the water is boiling.
- synonyms:
- teakettle, teapot
- similar words:
- coffeepot
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| definition 3: |
a rounded depression in terrain that had once been covered by glaciers.
- similar words:
- bed, gorge, moraine
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