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English noun: burner

1. burner (artifact) an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse)


SamplesA diesel engine is an oil burner.


Broader (hypernym)apparatus, setup


Narrower (hyponym)blowlamp, blowtorch, gas bracket, gas burner, gas jet, torch

2. burner (artifact) the heating elements of a stove or range on which pots and pans are placed for cooking


SamplesThe electric range had one large burner and three smaller one.


Broader (hypernym)heating element









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