Ofenhandschuh

oven glove

noun OH-fen-hant-shoo Rare

Also means

oven mitt

Usage Note

Ofenhandschuh is a thick insulating glove used to handle hot baking dishes and pots from the oven. Plural Ofenhandschuhe. Often sold in pairs. Compare Topflappen (square oven cloth).

Examples

"Mit dem Ofenhandschuh zieht sie die Auflaufform heraus."

Natural Translation

She pulls out the baking dish with the oven glove.

Literal Translation

With the oven-glove she pulls the baking-form out.

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