'Skillet' definitions:

Definition of 'skillet'

(from WordNet)
noun
A pan used for frying foods [syn: frying pan, frypan, skillet]

Definition of 'Skillet'

From: GCIDE
  • Skillet \Skil"let\, n. [OF. escuelette, dim. of escuelle a porringer, F. ecuelle, fr. L. scutella, dim. of scutra, scuta, a dish. Cf. Scuttle a basket.] A small vessel of iron, copper, or other metal, with a handle, used for culinary purpose, as for stewing meat. [1913 Webster]