tarpot

/ˈtɑːrpɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

A container, typically a metal pot, used for boiling tea or other liquids over a fire.

“The trekkers carried a tarpot to boil water for their morning tea.”

2. noun

A metal container used for boiling water in the Indian subcontinent, typically carried on a head or a shoulder strap.

“The porter had to carry a heavy tarpot filled with boiling water.”

Synonyms

  • calabash
  • urn

Antonyms

  • cooling container
  • insulator