Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Frying \Fry"ing\, n.
   The process denoted by the verb fry.

   {Frying pan}, an iron pan with a long handle, used for frying
      meat. vegetables, etc.

Source : WordNet®

frying pan
     n : a pan used for frying foods [syn: {frypan}, {skillet}]