griddles

Meanings

• noun

  A large, shallow cooking container with a perforated base, used to cook food over a heat source.

  - "She used a griddle to cook pancakes for her family."
  - "The campers used a griddle to cook their breakfast over an open fire."

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Variants

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griddle , griddles

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Etymology

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Old English 'griðel', from 'griðan' meaning 'to cook'

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Trivia

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1. Griddles were originally made of cast iron, but modern ones are often made of aluminum or stainless steel.

2. Griddles can also be used to cook savory dishes such as burgers, sausages, and bacon.

3. Griddles were once used in bakeries to cook large batches of flatbreads, such as naan and tortillas.

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Related Concepts

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1. frying pan: A type of cooking container with a smooth, flat bottom and vertical sides, used to cook food over a heat source.

2. griddle cake: A type of pancake or flatbread cooked on a griddle.

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Culture

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Griddles have been used for cooking various dishes for centuries, particularly in outdoor settings such as camping and barbecues. They are often used to cook flatbreads, pancakes, and other dishes that require even heating on a large surface.

How to Memorize "griddles"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, flat metal surface with small holes in it, used to cook food over an open flame or heat source.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'griddle' with the image of a camping trip, where food is cooked over an open fire on a large, flat cooking surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'griddle' as a large, flat cooking surface 'gri-dled' with food.

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