transcription, транскрипция: [ ket(ə)l ]
( kettles)
1.
A kettle is a covered container that you use for boiling water. It has a handle, and a spout for the water to come out of. ( mainly BRIT )
I’ll put the kettle on and make us some tea.
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A kettle of water is the amount of water contained in a kettle. ( in AM, use teakettle )
Pour a kettle of boiling water over the onions.
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A kettle is a metal pot for boiling or cooking things in. ( mainly AM; in BRIT, use pan )
Put the meat into a small kettle.
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If you say that something is a different kettle of fish , you mean that it is very different from another related thing that you are talking about. ( INFORMAL )
Playing for the reserve team is a totally different kettle of fish.
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