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Boiler
01
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
02
a machine designed for the sole purpose of providing a house with hot water
03
a closed vessel in which water is heated to create steam or hot water, used for heating buildings, producing electricity, or powering machines
Example
The design of the Berkshire locomotive included a large boiler and multiple driving wheels for traction.
The pressure gauge on the boiler indicates the level of steam inside.
Engineers experimented with various boiler designs to improve the efficiency of steam tricycles.
The safety mechanism will trip if the pressure in the boiler exceeds the specified limit.
Extreme pressure can cause a boiler to rupture, posing a significant safety risk.
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