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Skillet vs Sawdust - What's the difference?

skillet | sawdust |

As nouns the difference between skillet and sawdust

is that skillet is a pan for frying, generally large and heavy while sawdust is collective name for the fine particles (dust) of wood created by sawing.

skillet

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (US) A pan for frying, generally large and heavy.
    • Heat some oil in a cast-iron skillet and add the onions.
  • (US) A dish or meal cooked in such a pan.
    • This is an easy skillet with potatoes and bacon.
  • (US, as a modifier) Cooked in a skillet.
    • Can you make up a quick skillet hash?

    Synonyms

    * (pan for frying): frying pan (qualifier)

    Usage notes

    Although somewhat common, skillet'' is less common than ''frying pan'' in American English. It is not likely to be recognized in British English, where the term ''frying pan is used alone.

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    sawdust

    English

    (wikipedia sawdust)

    Noun

    (-)
  • Collective name for the fine particles (dust) of wood created by sawing.

    • Derived terms

    * sawdust trail * sea sawdust