teakettle
[
tee
-ket-l]
/ˈtiˌkɛt l/
noun
1.
a portable
kettle
with a cover, spout, and handle, used for boiling water.
Origin
1695-1705;
tea
+
kettle
Examples from the web for
teakettle
Stow a small microwave oven, hot plate and electric
teakettle
for use at campgrounds with electric service.
Coffee is available in the lobby, and each room has a
teakettle
and supplies.
Pour a
teakettle
full of boiling water down the drain to clear it.
The, pour a
teakettle
full of boiling water down drain.
British Dictionary definitions for
teakettle
teakettle
/
ˈtiːˌkɛt
ə
l
/
noun
1.
a kettle for boiling water to make tea
Slang definitions & phrases for
teakettle
teakettle
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