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pan

noun verb

Shallow container made of metal

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Word Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
A
Scrabble score
5
CEFR level
A2

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noun

  1. Shallow container made of metal

noun

  1. Cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel

verb

  1. Express a totally negative opinion of

    “The critics panned the performance”

verb

  1. Wash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals

verb

  1. Make a sweeping movement

    “The camera panned across the room”

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Example Sentences

The critics panned the performance
The camera panned across the room

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