boiler 
1. sealed vessel where water is converted to steam (Freq. 1) • Syn: steam boiler • Derivationally related forms: boil • Hypernyms: vessel • Hyponyms: auxiliary boiler, donkey boiler • Part Holonyms: heating system, heating plant, heating, heat, steam engine • Member Meronyms: boilerplate • Part Meronyms: steam whistle 2. a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid • Syn: kettle • Derivationally related forms: boil • Hypernyms: pot • Hyponyms: teakettle
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