kettle

1. (noun) a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
Synonyms: boiler
Related Words: pot, teakettle

2. (noun) a large hemispherical brass or copper drum with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
Synonyms: kettledrum, timpani, tympani, tympanum
Related Words: percussion instrument, percussive instrument

3. (noun) the quantity a kettle will hold
Synonyms: kettleful
Related Words: containerful



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