warming pan
A 'warming pan' was commonly used in Europe from the 17th to early 20th centuries to warm beds during cold nights.
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Definition
B2Household
(historical)A metal pan with a long handle, filled with hot coals or water, used to warm a bed.
Example
- During the winter, they used a warming pan to heat their bed before sleeping.
C1Figurative
(dated)A person temporarily holding a position until another can take over.
Example
- He was just a warming pan until the new manager arrived.
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