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frying pan
noun
: a metal pan that has a long handle and is used for frying
Full Definition of FRYING PAN
: a metal pan with a handle that is used for frying foods —called also fry pan
— out of the frying pan into the fire
: clear of one difficulty only to fall into a greater one
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First Known Use of FRYING PAN
14th century
Rhymes with FRYING PAN
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