kettleman

noun

ket·​tle·​man

plural kettlemen

: an industrial worker who melts, cooks, or dyes substances in a heated container: such as

a

: a brewery worker who makes the wort that is the basis for beer

b

: one who refines impure lead to secure a commercial grade

c

: one who cooks the ingredients of paints, varnishes, or oils

d

: burner man

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