pan

/pˈan/

/ˈpæn/

[noun] [verb] [prefix]

Pan

[NOUN]

a metal container with a long handle and a lid, used for cooking

synonyms : cooking pan

1.1

the amount that a pan will hold

chimpanzees; more closely related to Australopithecus than to other pongids

synonyms : genus Pan

shallow container made of metal

(Greek mythology) god of fields and woods and shepherds and flocks; represented as a man with goat's legs and horns and ears; identified with Roman Sylvanus or Faunus

synonyms : goat god

to pan

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

wash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals

synonyms : pan off

pan out

make a sweeping movement

express a totally negative opinion of

synonyms : tear apart

trash

pan-

[PREFIX]

used to convey the idea of encompassing or involving a wide range of things or areas

Examples

1. The cook lards the pan with pork fat to prevent the food from sticking.

2. Crisp up halloumi in a hot pan and use it as a topping for homemade pizzas.

3. The politician's campaign was the flash in the pan that taught them the importance of building a strong base of support over time.

4. The dish should be baked in a shallow pan to ensure even cooking.

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