kettle

Definition

  • noun: a container used for heating or boiling liquid
  • noun: a metallic vessel usually used for boiling liquids

Examples

  • I have experience in domestic law, but international law is another 'kettle of fish'. [='matter']

  • The 'kettle' is boiling. [=the water in the kettle is boiling]

  • Put the 'kettle' on (the stove) so we can have a cup of tea.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Scarlett! Scarlett! Oh, Miss Scarlett.... Stop it! Go light a fire in the stove! Keep boiling water in the kettle, get me a ball of twine and... ...and all the clean towels you can find, and the scissors. Don't come telling me you can't find them. Go get them, and get them quick! (..)
    1939 Gone with the Wind