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pan
noun
verb
Shallow container made of metal
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noun
Shallow container made of metal
noun
Cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
verb
Express a totally negative opinion of
“The critics panned the performance”
verb
Wash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals
verb
Make a sweeping movement
“The camera panned across the room”
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The critics panned the performance
The camera panned across the room
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