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ash-pan

/ˈæʃ.pæn/

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noun

/ˈæʃ.pæn/C1formal
  • ruЕмкость, установленная под решеткой, например, в печи или камине, предназначенная для сбора и удаления золы.

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.

    ruЗольник

    • 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.

    Synonymsash-bin

Forms
  • ash-pans plural form
  • ash-pans' possessive plural form
  • ash-pan's possessive singular form