bread board
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Definition
- Noun:
- A flat, rigid surface, typically made of wood or plastic, used for preparing dough or for slicing bread: A "bread board" is a kitchen utensil designed as a stable platform for kneading dough before baking or for cutting baked bread into slices.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She placed the dough on the bread board to knead it.
- After the loaf cooled, he used the bread board to slice it evenly.
Advanced Usage
- As a compound noun modifier: The term can function attributively to describe other items related to its use.
- The bread board surface was lightly floured.
Variants and Related Words
- Breadboard (one word): An alternative spelling for the same kitchen item.
- Cutting board: A more general term for a board used for cutting various foods, which can sometimes be used similarly to a bread board.
- Pastry board: A board specifically intended for rolling out pastry dough.
Synonyms
- Dough board: A board specifically for kneading dough.
- Kitchen board: A general term for a board used in food preparation.
Notes on Usage
- The term "bread board" is a compound noun. It is important to distinguish it from the unrelated electronic term "breadboard," which is a device for prototyping circuits. Context clarifies the meaning.
- Traditionally, a bread board for kneading might be a thick slab of wood, while one for slicing might be lighter or include a groove to catch crumbs.
Noun
- a wooden or plastic board on which dough is kneaded or bread is sliced