chafing dish
chafing dish · chafing dishes
Any of several devices, involving a pan and a heater, used to warm food at the table,…Any of several devices, involving a pan and a heater, used to warm food at the table, or to keep it warm.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of several devices, involving a pan and a heater, used to warm food at the table, or to keep it warm.
a metal pan over a heater; used to cook or to keep things warm at the table
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