potholder
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I dipped them in the hardening brown goo with the scalding pan resting on a flowery potholder, one at a time, singeing my fingertips and waving my hand in pain.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2022
One of her children had once wrapped up a used potholder to put under the tree for her, and the other had made something from Legos.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 1, 2021
One of my friends is sewing medical masks, using the loops from a child’s potholder weaving kit for the earpieces.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 10, 2020
Political memorabilia has long been a mainstay of American campaigning, with the Teddy Roosevelt “Rough Rider” campaign button, the reelect Eisenhower 1956 potholder and the “I Stand With Rand” flip-flops of today.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2015
With the potholder, remove the pan and add one layer of popcorn kernels.
From Electricity for the 4-H Scientist Idaho Agricultural Extension Service Bulletin 396, June, 1962 by Eric B. Wilson
The potholders are sewn in the Frogtown shop and are machine washable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
In my kitchen I have a paper towel holder and hooks for potholders and scissors.
From Salon ● May 20, 2022
On “Salty Whiskey Caramel Sauce”: “Be extra careful … the sugar gets superhot and can burn you. Use potholders and stand back from the saucepot.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2016
All kinds of potholders in all styles, colors, textures, etc.
From Forbes ● Nov. 29, 2012
The gift, worth a few hundred thousand dollars, ranges from best sellers like “The Doubtful Guest” and ads for “Dracula” on Broadway to souvenir coffee mugs, T-shirts and potholders.
From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2012
