trivet

Meanings

• noun

  A stand used to support hot pots, pans, or dishes, usually having three or four legs.

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Variants

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trivet , trivets

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Etymology

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From Old French trévet, a foot or base, from Latin trivia, crossroads, probably because a trivet had three legs.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'trivet' comes from the Latin word 'trivia', meaning crossroads.

2. In medieval Europe, trivets were often made of iron and were used to support hot dishes during feasts.

3. Trivets are still used today in professional kitchens and in homes to protect tables from heat damage.

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Related Concepts

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1. table mat: A trivet is often used in conjunction with a table mat to protect the table from heat damage.

2. hot plate: A hot plate is a heating element that can be used to keep food warm and often requires a trivet to support the dish.

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Culture

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In literature, a trivet is mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales as a piece of furniture in the Tabard Inn. In art, there are various depictions of trivets in still life paintings.

How to Memorize "trivet"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a three-legged or four-legged stand used to support hot dishes or pots.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trivet' with the image of a stand used to protect tables from heat damage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'trivet' as 'Triple R' for 'Three-legged Vessel to Elevate Temperature'.

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