hotplate
Britishnoun
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an electrically heated plate on a cooker
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a portable device, heated electrically or by spirit lamps, etc, on which food can be kept warm
Example Sentences
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Sizeka Rashamosa is standing in her restaurant, a stream of people swirling around her, some delivering crates of beer, another grilling meat on a hotplate.
From BBC
As the eldest shepherdess, Annar kisses the door of one of the ranches, says a prayer and steps inside carrying a hotplate with burning leaves.
From BBC
Using a borrowed gas canister and a hotplate, only the outside of a building was scorched.
From Los Angeles Times
His apartment today has pictures of wildlife scenes on the walls and a microwave and hotplate in the corner.
From BBC
The filthy kitchen had a hotplate and just a few pots and pans.
From Seattle Times
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