The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Frying \Fry"ing\, n.
   The process denoted by the verb fry.
   [1913 Webster]

   Frying pan, an iron pan with a long handle, used for frying
      meat, vegetables, etc.
      [1913 Webster] ftp

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

frying pan
    n 1: a pan used for frying foods [syn: frying pan, frypan,
         skillet]