Synonyms for

Kilns

Verb / kɪlnz / Another word for kilns — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying something, especially pottery

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The potter placed the clay pot in the kiln.
  2. The kiln was used to dry out the damp wood.
  3. The brick kiln was used to make bricks for the new building.
  4. The pottery was fired in the kiln to make it hard and durable.
  5. The smelting furnace was like a kiln, but it was used to melt metals.

Quotes

  • The kiln is a humble thing, a place where clay is transformed into functional objects of beauty or simple vessels for everyday use. - Martha Grover
  • When I'm making pots, I'm in the zone. It's like meditation, it's a spiritual thing. The kiln is the temple, and it's a joy to behold. - Bryan Cranston
  • The kiln is where I go to work out my frustrations. It's like therapy, but with fire. - Unknown

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