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Boiler
One who boils.
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Broader term 2
A metallic or earthen vessel, appropriated to any of a great variety of uses, as for boiling meat or vegetables, for holding liquids, for plants, etc…
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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.
A hollow or concave utensil for holding anything; a hollow receptacle of any kind, as a hogshead, a barrel, a firkin, a bottle, a kettle, a cup, a bo…
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Narrower term 1
A kettle in which water is boiled for making tea, coffee, etc.
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Derivationally related 2
To be agitated, or tumultuously moved, as a liquid by the generation and rising of bubbles of steam (or vapor), or of currents produced by heating it…
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15% interchangeable
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To be agitated, or tumultuously moved, as a liquid by the generation and rising of bubbles of steam (or vapor), or of currents produced by heating it…
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15% interchangeable
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Containing whole 3
A force in nature which is recognized in various effects, but especially in the phenomena of fusion and evaporation, and which, as manifested in fire…
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of Heat
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An engine moved by steam.
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Component part 1
One of a system of tubular excretory organs having external openings, found in many invertebrates. They are believed to be analogous in function to t…
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Synonym 1
A metallic vessel, with a wide mouth, often without a cover, used for heating and boiling water or other liguids.
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68% interchangeable
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