tea ball

tea ball

n. A small perforated metal ball for holding tea leaves that are to be steeped in hot water.

tea ball

n (Cookery) chiefly US a perforated metal ball filled with tea leaves and put in boiling water to make tea

tea′ ball`

n. a small ball of perforated metal in which tea leaves are placed for immersion in hot water to make tea. [1900–05]

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tea ball - a kitchen utensil consisting of a perforated metal ball for making teakitchen utensil - a utensil used in preparing food