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1. A long, slender, chiefly terrestrial amphibian of the order Caudata, superficially resembling a lizard.

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.

3. A metal utensil with a flat head which is heated and put over a dish to brown the top.

4. A small broiler (North America) or grill (Britain) that heats the food from above, used in professional cookery primarily for browning.

   Example: The chef first put the steak under the salamander to sear the outside.