noun
small pot; handled pot
A small pot or pan with a handle, used for cooking directly over a flame or heat source. Often contrasted with larger pots that are placed on a stove.
手鍋で味噌汁を温める。
I heat up miso soup in a small pot.
鍋 is a general term for a pot or pan, while 手鍋 specifically refers to a small pot with a handle.
Compound of 手 (hand) and 鍋 (pot), referring to a pot with a handle that can be held by hand.