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Kettle (Noun)

The quantity a kettle will hold.

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

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

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

The kettle formed when the buried ice block melted, leaving a depression that eventually filled with water to become a small lake.
The geologists studied the kettle lakes in the region to understand the effects of glacial melting on the landscape.
As the glacier retreated, it left behind a series of kettles that would eventually become a chain of lakes.
The kettle was a popular spot for fishing, with its unique shape and depth creating a habitat for a variety of aquatic species.
The kettle's steep sides and flat bottom were characteristic of the glacial features found throughout the region.

A metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

She carefully lifted the kettle off the stove and poured the boiling water into the teapot.
The kettle was old and worn, but it still worked perfectly for making soup.
He rummaged through the kitchen drawers to find the kettle's matching lid.
The whistle on the kettle let out a loud shriek as the water reached a boil.
She placed the kettle on the stovetop and turned the burner to high, waiting for it to whist.

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