Trivet
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A trivet is an object placed between a serving dish or bowl, and a dining table, usually to protect the table from heat damage.
Metal trivets are often tripod-like structures with three legs that hold the dish or pot above the table surface. They often contain a receptacle for a candle that can be lit to keep food hot.
Modern trivets made from wood, ceramic, or synthetic materials may be flat.
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History
Image:Trivet.JPG Image:Trivet, French.JPG Originally, trivets were used to elevate pots from the coals of a fire.
