Trivet (Noun)
Meaning 1
A stand with short feet used under a hot dish on a table.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A three-legged metal stand for supporting a cooking vessel in a hearth.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The blacksmith carefully crafted a sturdy trivet to hold the heavy cauldron over the open flames.
- She placed the trivet in the hearth and set the kettle on it, waiting for the water to boil.
- The trivet had been passed down through generations of cooks in the family, its metal surface worn smooth by years of use.
- As the fire crackled and spat, the trivet held the pot steady, its three legs splayed wide for balance.
- The trivet was a vital piece of equipment in the medieval kitchen, allowing cooks to simmer stews and soups for hours over the fire.