dished
/diʃt/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Shaped like a dish or pan; concave: Describes a surface that is curved inward, similar to the hollow shape of a bowl, dish, or shallow pan.
Usage
The adjective "dished" is used to describe the physical shape of an object. It is often applied in technical, mechanical, or descriptive contexts to indicate a concave form. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The car's dished wheels are a popular modification for a more aggressive look.
- A dished work surface can help contain spills in a laboratory.
- The satellite antenna has a large, dished reflector to collect signals.
Advanced Usage
- "dished face": A face with a concave profile, often used in mechanical engineering to describe parts like pistons or flywheels.
- The performance piston features a dished face to lower the compression ratio.
Variants and Related Words
- Dish (noun/verb): The base word. As a noun, it means a shallow container. As a verb, it can mean to serve food or, informally, to gossip.
- Dishing (present participle/gerund): The act of making something concave.
- The process of dishing the metal plate requires specialized tools.
Synonyms
- Concave: Curved inward like the interior of a circle or sphere. (More common and general than "dished").
- Hollowed: Having a sunken area.
- Bowllike: Resembling the shape of a bowl.
Antonyms
- Convex: Curved outward like the exterior of a sphere.
- Domed: Having a rounded, raised shape.
- Protruding: Extending outward.
Related Phrases/Idioms
Note: "Dished" itself is not typically used in idioms. However, the verb "dish" is. - Dish it out: (Informal idiom from the verb "dish") To criticize or distribute something unpleasant. - He can dish it out, but he can't take it. - Dish the dirt: (Informal idiom from the verb "dish") To gossip or reveal scandalous information. - The tabloids love to dish the dirt on celebrities.
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shaped like a dish or pan
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