Skillet: meaning, definitions and examples
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skillet
[ หskษชlษชt ]
cooking utensil
A skillet is a flat-bottomed pan used for frying, searing, and browning food. It typically has a long handle and a relatively shallow depth, making it ideal for cooking a variety of dishes.
Synonyms
frying pan, griddle, saute pan
Examples of usage
- You can cook eggs in a skillet.
- Heat the skillet before adding the steak.
- She used the skillet to sautรฉ the vegetables.
music
In music, a skillet is a percussion instrument typically made of metal with a series of jingles attached to the sides. It is played by shaking or striking the instrument to produce a distinct sound.
Synonyms
jingle bell, tambourine
Examples of usage
- The band added a skillet to their percussion section.
- The sound of the skillet added a unique element to the music.
Translations
Translations of the word "skillet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น frigideira
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคตเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Bratpfanne
๐ฎ๐ฉ wajan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบะพะฒะพัะพะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ patelnia
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใคใใณ
๐ซ๐ท poรชle
๐ช๐ธ sartรฉn
๐น๐ท tava
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ผ์ดํฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุงุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pรกnev
๐ธ๐ฐ panvica
๐จ๐ณ ็ ้
๐ธ๐ฎ ponev
๐ฎ๐ธ steikarpanna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฑะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tava
๐ฒ๐ฝ sartรฉn
Etymology
The word 'skillet' originated from the Middle English word 'skelet', which in turn came from the Old French 'escuelette', meaning a small dish or pan. The use of skillets in cooking dates back centuries, evolving from simple metal pans to the versatile cookware we know today.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,558, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16555 overtly
- 16556 shewing
- 16557 puffed
- 16558 skillet
- 16559 shouldered
- 16560 smeared
- 16561 lamentable
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