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Skillet

A small vessel of iron, copper, or other metal, with a handle, used for culinary purpose, as for stewing meat.

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Broader term 1

Pan 76% connected

A part; a portion.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Narrower term 1

Spider 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of arachnids comprising the order Araneina. Spiders have the mandibles converted into poison fangs, or falcers. The abdom…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Component part 3

Grip 70% connected

The griffin.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Handle 70% connected

To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hold 70% connected

The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

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