electric pig

Thân thiện

An electric pig grinds up leftover food scraps in the kitchen sink.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage: An electric device, typically installed under a kitchen sink, that shreds food waste into small pieces so it can be washed down the drain.

Usage

• The term "electric pig" is a specific, informal, or brand-influenced name for a common household appliance. It is used to refer to the device itself.
• Example:

Advanced Usage

• The term is less common than "garbage disposal" or "waste disposal unit." Its usage might be regional or dated.
• It can be used metaphorically to describe something that consumes or processes waste efficiently.
  • Example: The new composting system is like an electric pig for the whole neighborhood's organic waste.

Variants and Related Words

• Garbage disposal (unit) (n): The standard, more common term for this appliance.
• Waste disposal unit (n): A formal term for the same appliance.
• In-sink erator (n): A common brand name that is sometimes used generically.

Synonyms

• Garbage disposal: A machine for disposing of kitchen waste.
• Waste disposer: A device that gets rid of food scraps.

Related Phrases

• To run/use the disposal: The action of operating the appliance.
  • Example: Remember to run the disposal with cold water.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage

Từ đồng nghĩa

• disposal
• garbage disposal