About The Word Trivet
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Trivet
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What's The Definition Of Trivet?
[n] a stand with short feet used under a hot dish on a table
[n] a three-legged metal stand for supporting a cooking vessel in a hearth Synonyms | Synonyms for Trivet: Related Terms | Find terms related to Trivet: See Also | base | pedestal | stand Trivet In Webster's Dictionary \Triv"et\, n. [Probably through French fr. L. tripes,
-edis, three-footed; tri- (see {Tri-})+ pes, pedis, foot: cf.
F. tr['e]pied. See {Foot}, and cf. {Tripod}.]
1. A tree-legged stool, table, or other support; especially,
a stand to hold a kettle or similar vessel near the fire;
a tripod. [Written also {trevet}.]
2. A weaver's knife. See {Trevat}. --Knight.
{Trivet table}, a table supported by three legs. --Dryden.
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