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 | ||