kettleman

noun

ket·tle·man

plural kettlemen

Definition of kettleman

: an industrial worker who melts, cooks, or dyes substances in a heated container: such as

a : a brewery worker who makes the wort that is the basis for beer

b : one who refines impure lead to secure a commercial grade

c : one who cooks the ingredients of paints, varnishes, or oils

d : burner man

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