mince
mince
to crush into very small pieces or powder
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mince usage examples
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He'll grind the leftover steak tonight so we can make stuffed peppers.
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mince belongs to the topic "Cooking Verbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
mince synonyms
What's the difference between mince / chop / shred / grate / puree / blend
To cut food into pieces, usually coarser than mince; a general cutting action.
Chop the carrots into rough slices before boiling.
To tear or cut into long thin strips (shred); used for cabbage, cheese, cooked meat.
Shred the cabbage finely for the coleslaw.
To rub against a grater producing small shreds or particles; common for cheese, nutmeg, vegetables.
Grate some Parmesan over the pasta.
To make a smooth paste or purée by blending or sieving cooked food; finer and smoother than mince.
Puree the cooked carrots to make a smooth baby food.
To mix or liquefy ingredients together (often in a blender); can produce smooth or semi-smooth results.
Blend the strawberries with yogurt for a quick smoothie.
To press or squeeze something until it breaks or becomes soft; used for garlic, spices, fruit, or to break down textures.
Crush the garlic with the flat of a knife before mincing.
To crush cooked food until soft and pulpy (mash); typically used for potatoes, bananas, avocados.
Mash the boiled potatoes with butter and milk.
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How to pronounce mince and what this word means
mince means mince. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce mince
/mɪns/
mince translation
mince
mince examples
Could you mince the lamb for the koftas this afternoon?
mince transcription
/mɪns/, /ˈɡraɪnd/
Questions about this word
mince meaning: what does it mean?
to crush into very small pieces or powder
mince pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
mince is pronounced as /mɪns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
mince definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Could you mince the lamb for the koftas this afternoon? Translation: Не мог бы ты помочь сделать фарш из баранины для кёфте сегодня днём?
Is mince part of Cooking Verbs vocabulary?
Yes, mince (grind) can be learned in the Cooking Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is mince part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, mince (grind) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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