A kettle is a type of pot that is used in a kitchen. It is used to make water hot, or to boil water.

In the past, kettles were made of metal, like copper. Kettles were put on a rack or a hook above the fire to become hot. Now, a metal kettle is put on the stove or rangetop. Sometimes they are made of ceramic, or clay.

Now, some people have electric kettles. They plug into the wall and use electricity to generate heat. These kettles are usually plastic or metal. They heat water faster than kettles on a stove. Kettles are often used to make tea.

They are more common in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth than other places, like the United States.

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