raw meat

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raw meat

A chef carefully seasons a piece of raw meat on a cutting board.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Uncooked meat: Flesh from an animal that has not been subjected to cooking or any other process involving heat to prepare it for consumption. It is in its natural, untreated state.
Usage
  • The term "raw meat" is used to describe meat that is not cooked. It is often associated with specific culinary dishes, health warnings, or the natural diet of certain animals.
  • It is typically used as a non-count noun (e.g., "raw meat") but can be used with quantifiers (e.g., "a piece of raw meat").
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Sushi often contains raw meat, such as tuna or salmon.
    • You must wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw meat to avoid cross-contamination.
    • The lion tore into the raw meat with its powerful jaws.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be raw meat" (figurative, informal): To be in a vulnerable, inexperienced, or unprepared state, often in a challenging situation.
    • On his first day as a rookie cop, he felt like raw meat thrown to the wolves.
Variants and Related Words
  • Raw (adj): Not cooked; in the natural state. This is the adjective form describing the meat's condition.
    • The recipe calls for raw fish.
  • Uncooked (adj): Synonym for raw, specifically regarding food. It is often used interchangeably with "raw" for meat.
    • Ensure the chicken is no longer uncooked before serving.
Synonyms
  • Uncooked meat: The most direct synonym.
  • Fresh meat: Can sometimes imply raw, but more accurately means not aged or processed; context is key as it can also be cooked.
  • Red meat (when raw): A categorical term for meat like beef or lamb, which is often red when raw.
Related Phrases
  • "Raw meat diet": Refers to a dietary practice, such as for pets (e.g., the BARF diet for dogs) or in some human diets, centered on consuming uncooked meat.
    • Some dog owners advocate for a raw meat diet for its perceived health benefits.
  • "Raw meat warning": A common label or advisory about the dangers of consuming or improperly handling uncooked meat.
    • The package had a clear raw meat warning about safe handling.
raw meat

A chef carefully seasons a piece of raw meat on a cutting board.

Noun
  1. uncooked meat