English noun: boiler | |||
1. | boiler (artifact) sealed vessel where water is converted to steam | ||
Synonyms | steam boiler | ||
Broader (hypernym) | vessel | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | auxiliary boiler, donkey boiler | ||
Part holonym | steam whistle | ||
Part meronym | heat, heating, heating plant, heating system, steam engine | ||
Member holonym | boilerplate | ||
2. | boiler (artifact) a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid | ||
Synonyms | kettle | ||
Broader (hypernym) | pot | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | teakettle | ||