salamander

1. A long, slender, chiefly terrestrial amphibian of the order Caudata, superficially resembling a lizard. (countable, uncountable)
2. A creature much like a lizard that is resistant to and lives in fire (in which it is often depicted in heraldry), hence the elemental being of fire. (countable, uncountable)
3. A metal utensil with a flat head which is heated and put over a dish to brown the top. (countable, uncountable)
4. A small broiler (North America) or grill (Britain) that heats the food from above, used in professional cookery primarily for browning. (countable, uncountable) · The chef first put the steak under the salamander to sear the outside.
5. Solidified material in a furnace hearth. (uncountable)
6. A portable stove used to heat or dry buildings under construction. (countable, uncountable)

Plural salamanders