noun

1. A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid.

   “There's a hot kettle of soup on the stove.”

2. The quantity held by a kettle.

3. A vessel for boiling water for tea.

   “Stick the kettle on and we'll have a nice cup of tea.”

Synonyms: teakettle

verb

1. (of the police) To contain demonstrators in a confined area.