(~s)
1.
A ~ 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 ~ on and make us some tea.
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A ~ of water is the amount of water contained in a ~. (in AM, use tea~ )
Pour a ~ of boiling water over the onions.
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2.
A ~ is a metal pot for boiling or cooking things in. (mainly AM; in BRIT, use pan )
Put the meat into a small ~.
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3.
If you say that something is a different ~ 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 ~ of fish.
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