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Definition of potholder noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

potholder

noun

/ˈpɒthəʊldə(r)/

/ˈpɑːthəʊldər/

(North American English)

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a piece of thick cloth for handling hot dishes and pans
- Always use potholders when removing the pan from the oven.
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