kettle

noun

Definition of kettlenext
as in basin
a steep-sided hollow without surface drainage especially in a deposit of glacial drift

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Recent Examples of kettle The dome traps high pressure into one place, like a lid on a kettle. — Eric Lyons, CBS News, 29 June 2026 That is how the kettle grill was born, according to Weber’s website. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 This gives us an opportunity to fire up the coffee kettle and brew still more cups of stimulation. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 25 June 2026 The simplest way is to heat up a kettle of water to a boil, then pour the boiling water over any maggots living in the trash can. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for kettle
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  1. basin
  2. saddle
  3. pothole
Noun
  • Moving too much water from a basin can negatively affect downstream environments, which is why large transfers need state review before approval.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • Experts say the Teesta River basin, where the hydropower project is being built, lies in a seismically active region marked by young, fragile rock formations riddled with fractures and underground pockets that can trap ancient gases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of basin
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  • Ten riders entered the final sprint in Foix, and just after a sharp right-hander with 300m to go, Pedersen rose from his saddle and began to sprint.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 7 July 2026
  • Women who attended the ceremony had the chance to play games to enter a raffle for a chance to win a Chanel or Dior saddle bag, USA TODAY can confirm.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of saddle
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  • From bad bridges to potholes and fatal crashes on dangerous streets, a new report shows roads across the Sacramento region need major repairs.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • That progress hit a large pothole in the fifth inning at Rate Field as the White Sox scored seven times, chasing Sasaki from the game and going on to beat the Dodgers, 8-2.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 June 2026
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