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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

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

Use the potholder in one hand to hold the cover on, and with the other move the pan back and forth across the unit.

From Electricity for the 4-H Scientist Idaho Agricultural Extension Service Bulletin 396, June, 1962 by Eric B. Wilson

The newly designed tapered glass jar is meant to be saved: It’s emblazoned with screen-printed graphics of kitchen tools created by Auge Design — stylized potholders, graters, spoons, cups.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 1, 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

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

All kinds of potholders in all styles, colors, textures, etc.

From Forbes Nov. 29, 2012

FRI-SUN Jewelry, purses, quilts, scarves, potholders, notecards; Tibetan and Palestinian handicrafts; cookbook and baked goods; 6-9 p.m.

From Seattle Times Nov. 10, 2011




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