Glass cylinders {bell jar} can have width half of height, with open side down to cover something.
metal skewer {brochette, skewer}.
porcelain dish, plate, cup, or bowl {china}.
wood or plastic stick pairs {chopsticks}.
wood or plastic disc {coaster}, to put under glass.
baked clay cooking or serving pot {crockery} {crock}.
china from Delft, Holland {delft}.
unbaked clay pots, dishes, or cups {earthenware}.
silver-plated serving dish, spoon, knife, or fork {silver plate}.
Metal, wood, or plastic flat rectangular pieces {spatula} can have handles for scraping surfaces.
sandstone baking flat {stoneware}.
Thin 10-centimeter-long plastic sticks {swizzle stick} can stir alcoholic drinks.
flat wood board {wood block}.
Glass cylinders {beaker} can have width and height almost the same, with open side up, to hold fluid.
Metal or plastic cylinders {canister} can have a lid for holding solids.
Glass bottles {cruet} can have a narrow neck and small opening with lid, for oil or vinegar.
pitcher {decanter}.
Large pitchers {ewer} can have a large opening.
small water bowl {fingerbowl}, in which to dip fingers after eating greasy or sticky food.
Large containers {flagon} can have a spout and handle, to hold liquids.
wood box {humidor}, in which to put cigars.
Glass cylinders {Mason jar}, with width half of height, have screw-on lids with rubber seals.
Large glazed baked clay cups {stein}, for beer or ale, can have a handle.
Large metal bowls {tureen} can be for soup.
Small vase-shaped vessels {urn} can hold solids.
Glass or plastic cylinders {volumetric} can have rulings, with volume in milliliters.
large thick iron pot {caldron}, for boiling.
Metal pans {chafing dish} can be for cooking food on dining tables.
Bottom metal pot holds boiling water, and top metal pot {double boiler} holds chocolate or other food, to prevent scalding.
Large metal containers {vat} can hold liquids.
large metal convex pan {wok}.
Glass containers {flask} can hold liquids, with a round opening at top.
Insulated containers {Dewar flask} can hold cold liquefied gases.
Pyramidal glass containers {Erlenmeyer flask} can have a round opening at top.
knives {cutlery}.
heavy metal chopping knife with rectangular blade {cleaver}.
Metal cups {chalice} can have a stem and base.
Small cups {demitasse, cup} can be for coffee.
Glasses {goblet} can have a stem and base.
Metal cups {grail} can have a stem and base.
large decorated cup {loving cup}, used as award.
Oval glasses {snifter} can have a short stem and base and a wide opening, used for brandy.
Glasses {stemware} can have a stem and base.
Large metal cups {tankard}, for beer or ale, can have a handle.
Medium-size glasses {tumbler} can have width and height almost same, with no stem.
Heavy pots {Dutch oven}, with a lid, can cook at low heat for long times.
Small braziers {hibachi} can have charcoal fuel.
Ovens {rotisserie} can have rotating spits for roasting meat.
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