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1. A metal stand with short feet, used under a hot dish on a table. 2. A three-legged stand made of metal, used for supporting cooking vessels in a hearth.
trivet1. 1  a small metal plate with short legs, especially one put under a hot platter or dish to protect a table. 2  a three-footed or three-legged stand or support, especially one of iron placed over a fire to support cooking vessels or the like.