Definitions of kettle

1. the quantity a kettle will hold

2. ( geology) a hollow ( typically filled by a lake) that results from the melting of a mass of ice trapped in glacial deposits

3. A metallic vessel, with a wide mouth, often without a cover, used for heating and boiling water or other liguids.

4. A vessel of metal, for heating or boiling liquids.

5. Vessel for boiling liquids.

6. A vessel of iron or other metal for heating and boiling water or other liquor. A pretty kettle of fish, a pretty mess. See Kiddle.

7. A round close metal vessel with a spout, used for heating water.