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Yeshivish glossary term

keilim

כלים

Meaning

  • utensils
  • vessels
  • food-preparation equipment

Alternate spellings

kelim

Usage and context

Plural of kli. In kashrus discussion it often refers broadly to pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or processing equipment.

Category
kashrus - equipment
Language origin
Hebrew

Example in Yeshivish

Those keilim are fleishig.

Plain-English example

Those utensils are designated for meat use.