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
We like that you can use them as a potholder if necessary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 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
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.
Before flames razed her home, she had lovingly crafted and set aside quilts, pillow cases and potholders that she planned to give family members for Christmas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2023
Safety tip: wear oven mitts or use potholders when you remove the bowl from the microwave or bain-marie, as it will be super hot.
From Salon ● May 12, 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
