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chiefly British
: a small kettle or pot usually having three or four often long feet and used for cooking on the hearth
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Transfer to a medium heatproof bowl; wipe skillet clean.
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Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
Add fresh kernels to a cast-iron skillet and fry them up with drippings, onion, and garlic for an unforgettable summer side dish.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2024
Cook them in a greased cast-iron skillet, about two to three minutes on each side, achieving a charred crust, then set aside.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2024
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 31 July 2024
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Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
Add fresh kernels to a cast-iron skillet and fry them up with drippings, onion, and garlic for an unforgettable summer side dish.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2024
Cook them in a greased cast-iron skillet, about two to three minutes on each side, achieving a charred crust, then set aside.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2024
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 31 July 2024
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“Skillet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skillet. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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skillet
noun
skil·let
ˈskil-ət 
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