trivets's Usage Examples:

If you never need the tiles you can always use them as trivets or as coasters to protect your table tops against moisture.

For example, always place hot pots and pans on hot pads or trivets, rather than directly on the granite surface.

LKT: What was the concept behind the creation of Tarn Coasters, Trivets, and Mats when it came to selecting the fabrics, styles and designs?For about 155 days in each year, Rumania suffers from the bitter north-east wind (trivets) which sweeps over south Russia; while a scorching west or southwest wind (austru) blows for about 126 days.

Synonyms:

stand, pedestal, base,

Antonyms:

disallow, forbid, sit down, lie,