cistern vs keeve

cistern

noun
  • In a flush toilet, the container in which the water used for flushing is held; a toilet tank. 

  • The vessel surrounding the condenser in a steam engine. 

  • A cisterna. 

  • A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use. 

keeve

noun
  • A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub. 

  • A large vat used in dressing ores. 

  • A bleaching vat; a kier. 

verb
  • To set in a keeve, or tub, for fermentation. 

  • To heave; to tilt, as a cart. 

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