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beaker |
a flat-bottomed glass cylinder with a beak or pouring spout, used esp. by chemists. [1/3 definitions] |
flagon |
a vessel for serving liquids that has a handle, a spout, and often a top or hinged lid. [1/2 definitions] |
gravy boat |
an elongated, boat-shaped dish, often with a pouring spout, that is used for serving gravy or sauce. |
jet1 |
to spout (something) forth. [1/5 definitions] |
jug |
a container for liquid that usu. has a handle and a narrow spout. [1/6 definitions] |
kettle |
a portable kettle with a spout for making and pouring tea or other hot drinks; teakettle. [1/3 definitions] |
nozzle |
a short, narrow spout or tube fitted to the end of a hose, pipe, or the like, to control and direct a flow or spray of liquid or gas. |
pitcher1 |
a vessel, usu. with a handle and spout, used to contain and pour liquids, esp. for drinking. [1/2 definitions] |
scuttle1 |
a coal pail with a wide lip or spout. |
snout |
something that resembles an animal's snout, such as a nozzle or spout. [1/2 definitions] |
spile |
a tap or spout driven into a sugar maple through which the sap is drawn off. [1/4 definitions] |
spurt |
to rush or squirt out suddenly and forcefully, as liquid, steam, or the like; spout. [2/5 definitions] |
teakettle |
a covered kettle with a handle and spout that is used to boil water. |
teapot |
a covered pot with a spout and handle that is used to make and serve tea. |
watering can |
a container with a handle and a spout used for watering plants. The spout is often covered by a perforated disc. |
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