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