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pothooks

/ˈpɒθhʊks/ /ˈpoʊthʊks/

Meanings
noun
An S-shaped iron hook used to suspend a cooking pot over a fire.

Examples :

"Over the crackling campfire, the stew pot hung securely from the pothooks, bubbling gently. "
utensil item

Related Words

Illustration writing

writing noun

/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/

Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.

"My son's writing homework included practicing cursive letters. "

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration illegible

illegible adjective

/ɪˈlɛd͡ʒəbəl/

Not clear enough to be read; unreadable; not legible or decipherable.

"The doctor's handwriting was so illegible that the pharmacist couldn't read the prescription. "

Illustration campfire

campfire noun

/ˈkæmpfaɪər/

A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.

"We roasted marshmallows around the campfire and told spooky stories. "

Illustration bubbling

bubbling verb

/ˈbʌblɪŋ/ /ˈbʌbl̩ɪŋ/

To produce bubbles, to rise up in bubbles (such as in foods cooking or liquids boiling).

"The tomato sauce was bubbling gently on the stove. "

Illustration securely

securely adverb

/səˈkjɔːli/ /səˈkjɝli/

(manner) In a secure manner; without fear or apprehension; without danger

"My backpack was securely fastened to the chair, so I knew my books would stay put during the presentation. "

Illustration crackling

crackling verb

/ˈkɹæk(ə)lɪŋ/

To make a fizzing, popping sound.

"a crackling fire"

Illustration cooking

cooking verb

/ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/

To prepare (food) for eating by heating it, often by combining it with other ingredients.

"My mom is cooking dinner for the family tonight. "

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration suspend

suspend verb

/səˈspɛnd/

To halt something temporarily.

"The meeting was suspended for lunch."

Illustration crooked

crooked verb

/kɹʊkt/ /ˈkɹʊkɪd/

To bend, or form into a hook.

"He crooked his finger toward me."