Definition of kettles:
(n) :
(cooking) A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid.
(n) :
A vessel or appliance used to boil water for the preparation of hot beverages and other foodstuffs.
(n) :
The quantity held by a kettle.
(n) :
(ornithology, collective) A group of raptors riding a thermal, especially when migrating.
(n) :
(rail transport, slang) A steam locomotive.
(n) :
(music) A kettledrum.