carving knife

Thân thiện

The chef uses a carving knife to slice the roast turkey.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large knife used for slicing cooked meat: A carving knife is a kitchen tool specifically designed for cutting thin, even slices from large pieces of cooked meat, such as roasts, hams, or turkeys. It typically features a long, slender, and sharp blade to facilitate smooth, controlled slicing.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Please use the carving knife to slice the roast beef.
  • A sharp carving knife is essential for serving the Thanksgiving turkey neatly.

Advanced Usage

• "to wield a carving knife": to use or handle a carving knife, often implying skill.
  • He expertly wielded the carving knife at the banquet.

Variants and Related Words

• Carving fork (n): A large, two-pronged fork used in conjunction with a carving knife to hold meat steady while slicing.
• Carving set (n): A matched set of utensils that typically includes a carving knife and a carving fork.

Synonyms

• Slicing knife: A knife used for cutting thin slices, often used interchangeably in a culinary context.
• Roast knife: A knife intended for carving roasted meats.

Related Phrases

• Carve the meat: The action performed with a carving knife.
  • It's his job to carve the meat at family dinners.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a large knife used to carve cooked meat