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Vocabulary Entry
pan
|noun • verb • verb
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N
noun
A shallow, usually round container used for cooking or baking.
Example Sentences
"She placed the cake batter in a pan before putting it in the oven."
"The chef stirred the vegetables in the frying pan."
"He used a large pan to make the pasta."
V
verb
To move a camera across a scene horizontally.
Example Sentences
"The director asked the cameraman to pan over the crowd."
"As the interview took place, the camera panned to capture various reactions."
"He learned how to pan the camera smoothly for the documentary."
V
verb
To criticize someone or something severely.
Example Sentences
"The film was panned by critics for its lack of originality."
"Her performance was panned by the reviewers."
"He didn't mind being panned; he just wanted to improve."