noun
a small metal or ceramic stand used to hold hot dishes or pots to protect the table or countertop
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The chef placed the hot pot on the trivet to protect the dining table.
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Can you pass me the trivet so I can put this dish down?
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I always use a trivet to prevent my table from getting messed up.
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She acted as a trivet for her friends, always supporting and protecting them.