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potholder

[pot-hohl-der] / ˈpɒtˌhoʊl dər /
NOUN
pot holder
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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

When a potholder catches fire while she’s making coffee, Caroline Bryant perceives the boy’s smile in the flame.

From Washington Post Nov. 8, 2022

We like that you can use them as a potholder if necessary.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 2, 2022

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

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 Wilson, Eric B.

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

Willis Henry Auctions in Marshfield, Mass., has been selling the estates of dealers and collectors, including Jerry McCue, Ed Clerk and Howard Fertig, who acquired Shaker objects as mundane as eyeglasses, potholders and clothes hangers.

From New York Times Mar. 20, 2014

For the sake of argument let’s say Company X manufacturers potholders.

From Forbes Nov. 29, 2012




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