cutting board

Thân thiện

A chef chops fresh vegetables on a wooden cutting board.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A durable, flat surface used for cutting food: A "cutting board" is a hard, flat slab, typically made of wood, plastic, or other materials, on which food items like meats, vegetables, and herbs are prepared by cutting, slicing, or chopping.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• "to be on the cutting board" (idiomatic): To be under consideration for elimination or significant change, often used in business or project contexts. This is a figurative extension.

Variants and Related Words

• Chopping board (n): A direct synonym for "cutting board," used interchangeably.
• Butcher block (n): A specific type of heavy, thick cutting board, traditionally used by butchers and often made from end-grain wood.

Synonyms

• Work surface: A general term for an area used for food preparation.
• Prep board: Informal term used in culinary contexts.

Related Phrases

• Cutting board safety: Refers to practices like using separate boards for different food types to prevent illness.

Related Idioms

• Everything but the kitchen sink / Everything from soup to nuts: While not directly containing "cutting board," these idioms relate to the comprehensiveness of items or tasks, akin to the variety of foods prepared on a cutting board. The target word itself is not part of a common idiom.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• chopping board