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| beaker |
an open glass container with a flat bottom and a pouring spout. Beakers are used by chemists and other scientists. |
| belch |
to throw out violently; spout. [1/3 definitions] |
| gargoyle |
a pipe or spout for rain in the shape of such an ornament. [1/2 definitions] |
| jug |
a container for holding liquids. A jug usually has a handle and a narrow spout or opening. [1/2 definitions] |
| kettle |
a kettle with a spout used to make and then pour tea or other hot drinks. [1/2 definitions] |
| nozzle |
a narrow spout fitted to the end of a hose or pipe. A nozzle is used to control the flow or spray of a liquid or gas. |
| pitcher1 |
a container with a handle and spout, used to hold and pour milk, juice, or other liquids. |
| spout |
A spout is a thing that guides liquid out of a container. It is sometimes shaped like a short, curved tube or pipe. A teapot has a handle on one side and a spout on the other. [1/3 definitions] |
| spurt |
to rush or shoot out in a forced or sudden way; spout. [2/5 definitions] |
| teapot |
a covered pot with a spout and handle. A teapot is used to make and serve tea. |
| urn |
a metal container with a spout. Urns are used to make and serve coffee and tea. [1/2 definitions] |
| watering can |
a container with a handle and a spout that is used for watering plants. The end of the spout is often covered by a disk that has a lot of holes in it. |
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