Is a vessel that can only hold a revi'it when propped up (not freestanding) valid for netilat yadayim?
Synopsis
A vessel that cannot stand upright on its own and loses its revi'it when unsupported does not qualify as a vessel. The Mechaber rules such vessels, including the rounded stopper (megufa) of a barrel, are invalid unless widened at the bottom to sit without support.
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