kettle-holder

She uses a kettle-holder to lift the steaming kettle from the stove.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An insulated pad or piece of fabric: A "kettle-holder" is a small, often thick pad or cloth used to grasp the handle of a hot kettle, protecting the hand from burns.

Usage Examples

• (The insulated pad protected her hand from the heat.)
• (A practical item for handling hot kitchenware.)

Advanced Usage

• "to need a kettle-holder": to require protection from heat when handling a kettle.
  • The metal handle was too hot to touch without a kettle-holder. (The handle was dangerously hot.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kettle (n): a metal or ceramic container for boiling water.

  • The kettle whistled as the water came to a boil. (The container used for boiling.)

• Holder (n): a device or object that secures or protects something.

  • The candle holder kept the flame stable. (A supporting device.)

Synonyms

• Pot holder: a similar insulated pad for handling hot pots or pans.

  • She grabbed a pot holder to lift the hot skillet. (A protective cloth for cookware.)

• Oven mitt: a thick glove used to handle hot dishes.

  • He wore an oven mitt to pull the baking tray from the oven. (A protective hand covering.)

Related Idioms

• "Handle with a kettle-holder": to treat something with extreme care or caution (figurative).
  • The fragile negotiation must be handled with a kettle-holder. (The situation requires careful handling.)