TRIVET Definition & Meaning

trivet

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Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a small metal plate with short legs, especially one put under a hot platter or dish to protect a table.
a three-footed or three-legged stand or support, especially one of iron placed over a fire to support cooking vessels or the like.

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Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a special knife for cutting pile loops, as of velvet or carpets.

trivet

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noun

a stand, usually three-legged and metal, on which cooking vessels are placed over a fire
a short metal stand on which hot dishes are placed on a table
as right as a trivet old-fashioned.
in perfect health

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of trivet¹

1375–1425; late Middle English trevet, Old English trefet, apparently blend of Old English �ٳ��ŧ�ٱ� three-footed and Latin triped-, stem of �ٰ��ŧ�� three-footed (with Vulgar Latin -e- for Latin -i- )

Origin of trivet²

Origin uncertain

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of trivet¹

Old English trefet (influenced by Old English �ٳ��ŧ�ٱ� having three feet), from Latin �ٰ��ŧ�� having three feet

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After removing the pot from the heat to a trivet or heat-safe surface, put your gloves and eye protection back on, and carefully pour the lye into the pot of oil.

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Place a heatproof trivet or steaming rack, such as the one that comes with the Instant Pot, over the mushroom mixture, then place the container of grits on the trivet or rack.

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For the same reason, rest it on a trivet to protect your countertops, too.

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Tuck a couple of serving spoons into that hot skillet and serve it family-style — on a trivet to protect your table.

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Consider elevating more delicate proteins, either on top of the other ingredients or on a trivet, so they don’t overcook either.

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