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Kessel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • boiler noun A closed vessel or appliance used to heat water or produce steam, typically for heating a building or generating power.
  • cauldron noun A large round pot used for boiling liquids over a fire.
  • kettle noun A container with a spout used for boiling water.
  • pocket noun A small fabric pouch sewn into clothing for carrying small items.

Senses

Kessel is used for these senses in English:

  • boiler A device consisting of a heat source and a tank for storing hot water, typically for space heating, domestic hot water etc., disregarding the source of heat.
  • kettle (cookware) A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid.
  • pocket (military) An area where military units are completely surrounded by enemy units.
  • teakettle (dated, _, outside, _, US) A vessel used to boil water for tea or other hot beverages.

cauldron — full definition

  1. noun A large round pot used for boiling liquids over a fire.
  2. noun A tense or chaotic situation.

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