Kitchen Utensils And Tools

10 words in this vocabulary list

noun a container typically made of glass or plastic with a narrow neck, used for storing liquids

  • The sommelier presented a rare vintage bottle of wine to the guests.
  • Can you pass me the bottle of ketchup, please?
  • Let's grab a bottle and chill at the beach.
  • She kept her emotions bottled up inside for years.

noun the art or activity of cooking and preparing food

  • The school offers a wide range of cookery classes for students interested in culinary arts.
  • I love trying out new recipes I find in cookery books.
  • My grandma's cookery skills are off the charts!
  • The cookery of words in her novel created a flavorful story.

noun A tool used for removing corks from bottles, typically consisting of a spiral metal rod with a handle.

  • The sommelier used a corkscrew to open the bottle of wine.
  • Can you pass me that corkscrew so I can open this bottle?
  • I always keep a trusty corkscrew in my kitchen drawer.
  • She used her wit as a corkscrew to unravel the mystery.

noun something considered to be false or worthless

  • The chef used a ceramic crock to store the homemade pickles.
  • I found a cute crock at the thrift store to use as a planter.
  • Let's ditch this crock of a party and find something better to do.
  • His excuse for being late was just a crock of lies.

noun a small glass bottle that is used for holding oil, vinegar, or other condiments for use at the dining table

  • The waiter brought a cruet of olive oil and vinegar to the table.
  • Can you pass me the cruet of salt and pepper?
  • I love using the cruet for my salad dressing.
  • The cruet of emotions spilled over as she couldn't contain her feelings anymore.

jar

noun a cylindrical container with a wide mouth and tight lid, typically made of glass or ceramic, used for storing food or other substances

  • The scientist carefully labeled each specimen jar with a unique identifier.
  • Can you pass me the cookie jar from the top shelf?
  • I scored a sweet deal on this vintage mason jar at the thrift store.
  • Her emotions were like a tightly sealed jar, difficult to open up and express.

noun a rounded handle or projection, typically on a door or drawer, that is used for opening and closing

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  • She turned the knob on the door to enter the room.
  • Can you help me loosen this stubborn knob on the faucet?
  • I always struggle with these dang knobs on the old cabinets.
  • He knew just how to turn the knob of her emotions to get the reaction he wanted.

noun A kitchen tool used for separating solids from liquids or fine particles from coarse ones by passing them through a sieve or mesh.

  • The baker used a sifter to remove any lumps from the flour before mixing it into the batter.
  • Can you pass me the sifter so I can sift the powdered sugar for the dessert?
  • I borrowed my mom's sifter to sift through my old clothes and decide what to donate.
  • She sifted through the evidence to find the key piece that would solve the case.

noun a small metal or ceramic stand used to hold hot dishes or pots to protect the table or countertop

  • The chef placed the hot pot on the trivet to protect the dining table.
  • Can you pass me the trivet so I can put this dish down?
  • I always use a trivet to prevent my table from getting messed up.
  • She acted as a trivet for her friends, always supporting and protecting them.

noun a game in which players take turns removing one block at a time from a tower and balancing it on top

  • The tornado warning system alerted residents of the impending twister.
  • We better hunker down in the basement, there's a twister coming our way!
  • I heard that twister tore through the town last night, crazy stuff.
  • Her emotions were like a twister, swirling out of control.