fish-slice
Definition
- Noun:
- A kitchen tool: "fish-slice" refers to a broad, flat, slotted kitchen utensil used for turning or lifting fish while cooking (often called a fish spatula).
- A serving utensil: "fish-slice" also denotes a flat, often silver or stainless steel knife-like implement used at the dining table for serving fish portions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- He used a fish-slice to flip the salmon fillet gently in the pan. (A slotted kitchen tool for turning fish.)
- The butler placed a fish-slice beside the platter of grilled trout. (A serving utensil for fish at the table.)
Advanced Usage
- "fish-slice" as a specific term in culinary contexts: The word emphasizes the tool’s specialized shape (broad, angled, and slotted) designed to handle delicate fish flesh without breaking it.
- A good fish-slice is essential for cooking whole fish, as it supports the body evenly. (The tool’s design prevents the fish from falling apart.)
Variants and Related Words
- Fish slice (n): an alternative spelling (often written as two words in British English).
- She bought a new fish slice from the kitchenware shop. (A utensil for fish.)
Synonyms
- Fish spatula: a common synonym for the kitchen tool.
- Slotted turner: a general term for a flat, slotted utensil used for flipping foods.
- Fish server: a formal term for the serving utensil.
Related Idioms
- None directly associated: "fish-slice" is a technical or household term, not used in figurative idioms.