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| barbecue |
the grill or stove that is used to cook a meal outdoors. [1/4 definitions] |
| broiler |
a pan, grill, or part of a stove used to broil food. |
| burner |
the part of a furnace or stove that gives off heat or flame. |
| draft |
a current of air in a closed space such as a room, chimney, or stove. [2/10 definitions] |
| fire |
a particular burning, as in a stove or furnace or other contained area. [1/9 definitions] |
| grate1 |
a frame of metal bars that holds the fuel in a furnace, stove, or fireplace. [1/2 definitions] |
| oven |
a compartment that can be heated for baking or roasting food. A kitchen stove usually has an oven. |
| range |
a cooking stove with burners and an oven. [1/8 definitions] |
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