chafing dish

chaf·ing dish

(chā′fĭng)n. A metal dish or pan mounted above a heating device and used to cook food or keep it warm at the table.

chafing dish

(ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ) n (Cookery) a vessel with a heating apparatus beneath it, for cooking or keeping food warm at the table

chaf′ing dish`

(ˈtʃeɪ fɪŋ)
n. a metal pan mounted atop a heating device for preparing or warming food at the table. [1400–50]

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chafing dish - a metal pan over a heater; used to cook or to keep things warm at the tablecooking utensil, cookware - a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking

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