cauldron

US /ˈkɑːl.drən/
UK /ˈkɑːl.drən/
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1.

a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over an open fire

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The witches stirred their potion in a bubbling cauldron.
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A large iron cauldron hung over the fire.
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2.

a situation of great stress or anxiety

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The city was a cauldron of unrest after the protests.
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The courtroom became a cauldron of emotions during the trial.
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