kettle

/ˈkɛ.təl/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid.

2

The quantity held by a kettle.

3

A vessel or appliance used to boil water for the preparation of hot beverages and other foodstuffs.

4

A kettle hole, sometimes any pothole.

5

A group of raptors riding a thermal, especially when migrating.

6

A steam locomotive.

7

A kettledrum.

8

An instance of kettling; a group of protesters or rioters confined in a limited area.

9

A watch (timepiece).

10

A bucket for holding a quantity of paint during the painting process.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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