teakettle

noun tea·ket·tle \ˈtē-ˌke-t^əl\

: a covered container that is used for boiling water and that has a handle and a spout

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

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noun tea·ket·tle \ˈtē-ˌke-t^əl\

: a covered pot that is used for boiling water and has a handle and spout

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