A container for boiling water. Kettles are normally metal and have a lid, spout, and handle. The handle is generally placed at the top so that the kettle can be hung over an open fire. 

For the large cooking/boiling pots used over an open flame, use the [[cauldron]] tag instead.

h4. See also 

* [[electric kettle]]
* [[moka pot]]
* [[pitcher (container)|]]
* [[teapot]]
* [[water boiler]]
薬缶 ヤカン ケトル 烧水壶