ash-pan

• Behälter unter dem Rost eines Ofens oder Kamins, der Asche auffängt und deren Entsorgung ermöglicht.

A receptacle fitted beneath a grate, such as in a stove or fireplace, designed to collect and allow for the removal of ashes.

1. Receptacle for ashesB2formal

   A removable tray or pan placed beneath a fireplace, stove, or furnace grate to collect and remove ashes.

   Aschekasten

   • He emptied the ash-pan after cleaning the fireplace.
   • The ash-pan was full of cold ashes from last night's fire.
   • Make sure the ash-pan is properly fitted before lighting the stove.

   Synonymeash-bin