| drum |
a container shaped like a cylinder, such as a barrel or a machine part. [1/5 definitions] |
| enclose |
to close in or shut in with walls or a container. [1/2 definitions] |
| envelope |
a folded paper covering or container usually used to mail letters. |
| faucet |
a device for turning on and off the flow of liquid from a pipe or container; tap. |
| fire extinguisher |
a container for chemicals that can be sprayed on a fire to put it out. |
| first-aid kit |
a container that holds supplies such as bandages and medicine for treating things like insect bites, wounds, and sudden illness. |
| fluid |
a liquid or gas. A fluid flows easily and takes the shape of the container that holds it. Water and air are fluids. [1/2 definitions] |
| font1 |
an open container that holds holy water for baptism. |
| food processor |
an electric kitchen appliance that has a container and different kinds of blades. It is used to grind, grate, chop, slice, or otherwise prepare food. |
| garbage can |
a large, strong container made of metal or plastic used for holding things that are to be thrown away. |
| glass |
a container used for drinking, usually made of glass. [1/3 definitions] |
| gutter |
a ditch along the edge of a road or a long, open container attached to the edge of a roof for carrying off water. |
| hamper2 |
a large basket or container with a cover, used to hold picnic supplies or dirty laundry. |
| hopper |
a bin or container that can be opened from the bottom and that is shaped like a funnel. A hopper is used to store grain, coal, or other loose materials. [1/2 definitions] |
| incubator |
a warm container that protects and helps babies that are sick or born too early. An incubator allows doctors to control the temperature, amount of oxygen, and other conditions that affect a baby's health. [1/2 definitions] |
| jar1 |
a round container with a wide mouth, usually made of glass or pottery, and often having a lid. [2 definitions] |
| jug |
a container for holding liquids. A jug usually has a handle and a narrow spout or opening. [2 definitions] |
| lantern |
a case or container that is made of a material through which a light can shine and be protected. |
| lid |
a cover for a container that can be opened or removed. [1/2 definitions] |
| lip |
the edge of a container such as a cup; rim. [1/3 definitions] |
| liquid |
a form of matter that flows easily and is neither a solid nor a gas. Liquid can take on the shape of any container it is poured into. Water that is neither vapor nor ice is a liquid. [1/2 definitions] |