garlic press
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Definition
Noun: - A kitchen utensil for crushing garlic cloves: A garlic press is a handheld device designed to crush individual cloves of garlic, forcing the pulp and juice through small holes while trapping the skin.
Usage
- The garlic press is used to quickly mince garlic without the need for a knife and cutting board.
- It efficiently extracts both the pulp and juice from a garlic clove.
Examples
- Noun:
- Use a garlic press to add finely crushed garlic to the salad dressing.
- She cleaned the garlic press immediately after use to prevent the residue from hardening.
Advanced Usage
- While primarily for garlic, some cooks use a garlic press for other small, soft items like ginger or anchovies, though this is not its primary design function.
Variants and Related Words
- Garlic crusher (n): A synonym for garlic press.
- Garlic mincer (n): Another term for the same utensil.
Synonyms
- Garlic crusher: A direct synonym.
- Garlic mincer: Emphasizes the mincing function.
Related Phrases
- To press garlic: The action performed using the utensil.
- The recipe instructs you to press two cloves of garlic.
Noun
- a press for extracting juice from garlic