Thesaurus results for KETTLES

kettles

noun

plural of kettle

as in basins

a steep-sided hollow without surface drainage especially in a deposit of glacial drift

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Recent Examples of kettles Before my arrival, the Belâawane’s caravan comprised 200 goats, two dogs to help herd the goats, two chickens for eggs, and three donkeys to transport the chickens, tea kettles, jugs for water, blankets, and other food and camp supplies. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 Beyond the inside of tubes and pipes, chalky, crusty alkaline deposits often form around the base of faucets, the outer rims of refrigerator water dispensers, and on the bottom of tea kettles. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026 Most schools okay a mini fridge and a microwave, and some permit coffee makers, electric kettles or air fryers. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 Most schools green-light a mini fridge and microwave, and some permit extras like coffee makers, electric kettles and air fryers. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026 The long holiday weekend brings major savings on Le Creuset Dutch ovens, baking dishes, ergonomic utensils, whistling tea kettles, and cast iron bread ovens. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026 Kitchenware Cutting boards, knives, mugs, kettles, coffee makers, and other kitchen essentials can all be cleaned with apple cider vinegar. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026 Unlike standard kettles, this one features a precise temperature control and soothing tone (no annoying whistle) that signals when the water has reached a boil. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026 There were three rice cookers and three electric kettles on a long white counter by a deep sink and a dish rack. — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

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Noun

Submarine networks therefore use optical repeaters installed along the cable route to amplify the signals, allowing information to continue across ocean basins.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
The sink basins are large enough, however, the stopper (plug) at the sanitizer basin does not work and water continuously flows.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of basins

Noun

These aren’t leather scents (new cars, edgy jackets, saddles), which have been done since 1781, when The House of Creed first made Royal English Leather for King George III.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
With Charles-Émile’s sons, Émile and Adolphe, at the helm, the company became the area’s star tenant, furnishing saddles to a Continental élite, including Nicholas II, the Tsar of Russia.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of saddles

Noun

Because of the original natural beauty of this place, with its hidden side canyons, petroglyphs, and cottonwood trees, the flooding of Glen Canyon for Lake Powell has always been controversial.

— Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026
The kitchen, for example, had overhead cabinets that blocked the views of the cliffs and canyons of Topanga State Park, which stretches just beyond the living room and deck.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of canyons

Noun

Many more were imperiled by muddy water racing through the narrow ravines, sparking frantic rescue missions for dozens.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
Lake Overstreet has about five miles of multi-use trails through live oaks (a northern Florida staple), hills and ravines surrounding a secluded 144-acre lake.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026