kettle
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Red on one side, black on the other — a rare two-colored lobster is spared the kettle.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Sound-designed by David Gertsman, “undertone” is so quiet that a tea kettle sounds like a fire alarm.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
If your water kettle is 1,500 watts, you would need a battery that’s rated for at least 1,500-watt output.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
Hearing the crackle of a small flame — that slightly charred, earthy smell — while a slab of pork fat pops in the cooking kettle, slowly melting down as the base for tonight’s sauce.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026
“The beastly old kettle is smashed to bits, thanks to Ellidyr,” he went on sadly.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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