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Teakettle

usgb/ˈtiːketl/Volume
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Imagine a teakettle's shape: it's rounded with a spout for pouring and often made of metal. SlideThe silver teakettle had a wide base and a curved handle.
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Teakettles may whistle when the water boils; this sound is iconic and often mentioned. SlideThe whistle of the teakettle signaled the water was ready for tea.
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The word 'teakettle' is often used in home settings, not so much in commercial ones. SlideGrandma has an old teakettle she's used for years.