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crushed

crushed

Meaning of crushed

smashed to release flavor

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EN-UK/ˈkrʌʃt/
EN-US/ˈkrʌʃt/
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crushed with Russian translation

crushed usage examples

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

Add some crushed garlic to the sauce for extra flavor.

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

The recipe calls for crushed tomatoes instead of fresh ones.

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crushed belongs to the topic "Cooking Descriptions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

crushed压碎的
apple苹果
butter黄油
chicken鸡肉
chopped切碎的
cooked煮熟的
frozen冷冻的

crushed synonyms

Related words worth learning together

ground
Refers to grinding to a powder or fine particles (spices, coffee); emphasizes fine texture.
pounded
Beaten or hit repeatedly (often in a mortar or with a mallet); emphasizes forceful impact; used for spices or tenderizing meat.
mashed
Mashed into a soft paste or purée; typically used for cooked items like potatoes or bananas.
cracked
Split or broken with cracks; not fully crushed; used for things like cracked pepper or nuts to expose aroma but leave pieces.
chopped
Cut into small pieces with a knife; often used for herbs and vegetables, not specifically to release flavor by smashing.
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🇬🇧en

Refers to grinding to a powder or fine particles (spices, coffee); emphasizes fine texture.

B1Very Often

Use ground black pepper for even seasoning.

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pounded

Beaten or hit repeatedly (often in a mortar or with a mallet); emphasizes forceful impact; used for spices or tenderizing meat.

B1Often

She pounded the garlic with a mortar and pestle.

🇬🇧en

Mashed into a soft paste or purée; typically used for cooked items like potatoes or bananas.

B1Often

She mashed the potatoes until smooth.

C
🇬🇧en
cracked

Split or broken with cracks; not fully crushed; used for things like cracked pepper or nuts to expose aroma but leave pieces.

B1Often

Add cracked black pepper for a coarser texture.

🇬🇧en

Cut into small pieces with a knife; often used for herbs and vegetables, not specifically to release flavor by smashing.

B1Very Often

Chopped parsley is sprinkled over the dish.

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crushed meaning: what does it mean?

smashed to release flavor

crushed pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

crushed is pronounced as /ˈkrʌʃt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

crushed definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Add some crushed garlic to the sauce for extra flavor. Translation: Добавьте немного раздавленного чеснока в соус для дополнительного вкуса.

Is crushed part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?

Yes, crushed can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is crushed part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, crushed can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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