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
Using a borrowed gas canister and a hotplate, a co-conspirator started a fire at the property on Feb. 5, officials allege, but only the outside of the 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
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