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skillet Definition

skil·let (skilit)

noun

  1. Chiefly Brit. a pot or kettle with a long handle and, sometimes, feet
  2. frying pan

Etymology: ME skelett < ? OFr escuellette, dim. of escuelle, porringer, basin < L scutella, dim. of scutra, dish

skillet Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • warm: Warm a skillet on a medium flame and add the sesame oil.
  • heat: Heat a skillet on a medium flame and add the oil.

Preposition: on

  • flame: Warm a skillet on a medium flame and add the sesame oil.

Preposition: over

  • heat: Place a dry, heavy cast iron skillet over a high heat for 5 to 7 minutes.

Adjective modifier

  • heavy: Place a dry, heavy cast iron skillet over a high heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • large: Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  • non-stick: Melt 2 remaining tbsp of butter in a large non-stick skillet over a high heat.
  • hot: Add vegetable mixture to hot skillet and flatten with a spatula.
  • electric: In an electric skillet, heat the vegetable oil to 375F.
  • nonstick: Meanwhile, in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt the margarine or butter.

Modifies a noun

  • cook: Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a skillet cook celery and onion in butter until tender.

Noun used with modifier

  • iron: Place a dry, heavy cast iron skillet over a high heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • cast: Place a dry, heavy cast iron skillet over a high heat for 5 to 7 minutes.

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