chopping board

Thân thiện

A chef chops vegetables on a wooden chopping board.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A flat piece of wood used for cutting food: A chopping board is a durable, flat surface, typically made of wood, designed for cutting meats, vegetables, and other food items.

Usage

• A chopping board provides a safe, clean, and stable surface for food preparation.
• It is essential to use separate chopping boards for different food types (e.g., raw meat and vegetables) to prevent cross-contamination.
• After use, a chopping board should be washed thoroughly.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Place the onion on the chopping board before you slice it.
  • She used a bamboo chopping board to chop the herbs.
  • Always sanitize your chopping board after cutting raw chicken.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on the chopping board" (idiomatic): To be at risk of being eliminated, cut, or discontinued. This is a figurative use derived from the idea of something being cut up.
  • Several underperforming projects are on the chopping board this quarter.

Variants and Related Words

• Cutting board (n): A more general synonym for chopping board; can be made from materials other than wood, such as plastic or composite.
  • Many professional kitchens use color-coded plastic cutting boards.

Synonyms

• Cutting board: A flat board for cutting food.
• Butcher block: A thick, sturdy chopping board, often made from end-grain wood.

Related Phrases

• Chopping block (n): A similar item, but historically a large, heavy block of wood for chopping meat with a cleaver. In modern contexts, it is often used interchangeably with "chopping board," though "block" may imply a thicker, heavier item.
  • He sharpened his knife on the steel before approaching the chopping block.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a wooden board where meats or vegetables can be cut

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cutting board