Kettle — synonyms, definition

1. kettle (Noun)

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kettle (Noun) — A container for boiling water, with a lid, spout and handle. ex. "I'll put the kettle on to make some tea"

kettle (Noun) — A metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid.

kettle (Noun) — The quantity a kettle will hold.

kettle (Noun) — (geology) a hollow (typically filled by a lake) that results from the melting of a mass of ice trapped in glacial deposits.

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

kettle (Noun) — A pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road surface).

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2. kettle (Verb)

kettle (Verb) — Use police to contain demonstrators in a small area.