Potholder

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An insulated pad used for handling hot cooking utensils
  2. 2
    an insulated pad for holding hot pots wordnet

Synonyms

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oven gloveoven mitt

Example

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"You'll burn your hands if you don't use a potholder or oven mitts!"

Etymology

From pot + holder.

Related phrases

oven glove

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