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boiler

DEFINITIONS OF: boiler

1

n a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

Synonyms:
kettle
Types:
teakettle
kettle for boiling water to make tea
Type of:
pot
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

n sealed vessel where water is converted to steam

Synonyms:
steam boiler
Types:
auxiliary boiler, donkey boiler
(nautical) an extra boiler (as a ship's boiler that is used while the ship is in port)
Type of:
vessel
an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
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