boiler

Definitions of boiler
  1. noun
    sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
    synonyms: C.V.-ketel, cv-ketel, heetwaterketel, verwarmingsketel, warmwaterreservoir, warmwatertoestel
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    type of:
    vaatje, vat
    an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
  2. noun
    a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
    synonyms: heetwaterketel, ketel, warmwaterreservoir, warmwatertoestel
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    types:
    theeketel
    kettle for boiling water to make tea
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