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trivet Definition

trivet (triv′it)

noun

  1. a three-legged stand for holding pots, kettles, etc. over or near a fire
  2. a short-legged stand on which to set a hot dish at the table during a meal

Etymology: ME trevet < OE trefet < L tripes (gen. tripedis), tripod, three-footed < tri-, three + pes, foot

trivet Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: It has a screw-down metal trivet, which fits on the cover and presumably there was originally an airtight seal.

Noun used with modifier

  • metal: It has a screw-down metal trivet, which fits on the cover and presumably there was originally an airtight seal.