trivet

triv·et  (trvt)

n.

1. A metal stand with short feet, used under a hot dish on a table.

2. A three-legged stand made of metal, used for supporting cooking vessels in a hearth.

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[Middle English trevet, stand for cooking vessels, from Old English trefet, probably alteration (influenced by Old English thrifte, three-footed) of Latin trips, triped- : tri-, tri- + ps, foot; see ped- in Indo-European roots.]

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trivet [triv-vit]

Noun

1. a three-legged stand for holding a pot, kettle, etc., over a fire

2. a short metal stand on which hot dishes are placed on a table [Old English trefet]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	trivet - a three-legged metal stand for supporting a cooking vessel in a hearth pedestal, stand, base - a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp"
	2.	trivet - a stand with short feet used under a hot dish on a table pedestal, stand, base - a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp"