teakettle

noun

tea·ket·tle | \ ˈtē-ˌke-tᵊl

Definition of teakettle

: a covered kettle with a handle and spout for boiling water

Examples of teakettle in a Sentence

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The tea kettle The boiling water in a teakettle will kill germs, making this one of the easiest items to manage. — Nicole Spector /, NBC News, "The kitchen is the germiest room. Here's how to deep clean everything.," 3 July 2018 The young Swiss curators Niels Olsen and Fredi Fischli invited 60 artists and architects to interpret street signs, chairs, teakettles and architecture. — Joseph Giovannini, New York Times, "Swiss Institute Has a New Home Ready-Made for Art," 28 June 2018 Don't pour boiling water from your teakettle on the windows, the heat differential will crack them. — Aleanna Siacon, Detroit Free Press, "Ice storm in Michigan's forecast: How to prepare," 13 Apr. 2018 To quick soak, simply boil water in a teakettle or on the stovetop, cover the cashews with the boiling water and set aside for 10-15 minutes. Drain. — Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, "Loaded vegan nachos from David Carter (recipe, photos)," 2 May 2018 Don't pour boiling water from your teakettle on the windows, the heat differential will crack them. — Aleanna Siacon, Detroit Free Press, "Ice storm in Michigan's forecast: How to prepare," 13 Apr. 2018 Don't pour boiling water from your teakettle on the windows, the heat differential will crack them. — Aleanna Siacon, Detroit Free Press, "Ice storm in Michigan's forecast: How to prepare," 13 Apr. 2018 Marinade: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Boil water in a teakettle. — Country Living, "Roast Turkey with Pipian Sauce," 28 Sep. 2010 But one that functions properly should not sound like a wailing teakettle. — Ronda Kaysen, New York Times, "A Hissing Radiator and Sleepless Nights," 20 Jan. 2018

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