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kettle

[ket-l] / ˈkɛt l /


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Police may close roads, establish perimeters, kettle crowds, redirect traffic, block movement, and call those acts public order.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

Elsewhere, you might buy a “grill,” only to find yourself with a pellet smoker, which has more in common with your indoor oven than a Weber kettle.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

The problem is similar to mineral scale building up inside a tea kettle or clogging a shower head over time, except seawater contains far higher concentrations of dissolved salts.

From Science Daily May 31, 2026

It was powerful enough to cause a "very tiny kettle" in a vial to boil off a small amount of water rapidly, says Han.

From BBC May 7, 2026

She stirred the water all the time with a big wooden spoon, and sifted in the meal until the kettle was full of a thick, yellow, bubbling mass.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The family initially boiled kettles to fill up buckets to wash and clean the dishes, but they've now invested in a camping shower.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

In Africa, after poachers kill a protected animal for its tusks, or its organs, or its hide, wardens are often alerted to the illegal activity by the kettles of vultures circling overhead.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

Wood said he tends to focus on electrical equipment - such as microwaves and kettles - as well as fixing laptops and has repaired around 50 appliances so far.

From BBC Jan. 20, 2026

The food was chilled and reheated when needed, promising fresher veggies than ones cooked in kettles and held until served.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 25, 2025

To wash the kettles, they swished water around inside them and then dumped it out.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson




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