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Drum :: Drum (n.) An instrument of percussion, consisting either of a hollow cylinder, over each end of which is stretched a piece of skin or vellum, to be beaten with a stick; or of a metallic hemisphere (kettledrum) with a single piece of skin to be so beaten; the common instrument for marking time in martial music; one of the pair of tympani in an orchestra, or cavalry band..

Tymbal :: Tymbal (n.) A kind of kettledrum.

Kettledrum :: Kettledrum (n.) An informal social party at which a light collation is offered, held in the afternoon or early evening. Cf. Drum, n., 4 and 5..

Bail :: Bail (n.) The arched handle of a kettle, pail, or similar vessel, usually movable..

Naker :: Naker (n.) A kind of kettledrum.

Atabal :: Atabal (n.) A kettledrum; a kind of tabor, used by the Moors..

Braise :: Braise (v. t.) To stew or broil in a covered kettle or pan.

Handle :: Handle (n.) That part of vessels, instruments, etc., which is held in the hand when used or moved, as the haft of a sword, the knob of a door, the bail of a kettle, etc..

Cymbal :: Cymbal (n.) A musical instrument used by the ancients. It is supposed to have been similar to the modern kettle drum, though perhaps smaller..

Trivet :: Trivet (n.) A tree-legged stool, table, or other support; especially, a stand to hold a kettle or similar vessel near the fire; a tripod..

Caldron :: Caldron (n.) A large kettle or boiler of copper, brass, or iron. [Written also cauldron.].

Tinker :: Tinker (n.) A mender of brass kettles, pans, and other metal ware..

Timbal :: Timbal (n.) A kettledrum. See Tymbal.

Tinker :: Tinker (v. i.) To busy one's self in mending old kettles, pans, etc.; to play the tinker; to be occupied with small mechanical works..

Lug :: Lug (n.) That which projects like an ear, esp. that by which anything is supported, carried, or grasped, or to which a support is fastened; an ear; as, the lugs of a kettle; the lugs of a founder's flask; the lug (handle) of a jug..

Rim :: Rim (n.) The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin..

Kettle :: Kettle (n.) A metallic vessel, with a wide mouth, often without a cover, used for heating and boiling water or other liguids..

Braiser :: Braiser (n.) A kettle or pan for braising.

Scullion :: Scullion (n.) A servant who cleans pots and kettles, and does other menial services in the kitchen..

Kettledrummer :: Kettledrummer (n.) One who plays on a kettledrum.

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