trivet/ˈtrɪvɪt; `trɪvɪt/ n1 metal stand, usu with three legs, for holding hot pans, etc, or formerly for kettles or pots placed over a fire （垫热锅盆等用的）金属架（通常有三脚, 旧时放在火上坐壶、 锅等）.2 (idm 习语) right as a trivet => right1.
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