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CHEEZ-grayt-uh/ˈtʃiːzˌɡreɪtə/

A cheese grater (id: cheesegrater) is a grater used especially for shredding cheese. A knife cuts; a food processor is electric. Food tech: the cheese grater is washed separately; a knife is not a shortcut for the practical.

Meaning

A grater used especially for shredding cheese.

Examples

• “The cheese grater in food tech is washed separately; a knife is not a shortcut for the practical.”
• “A cheese grater with food on the teeth still fails hygiene; rinsing it in the handwash sink is not enough.”

Good to know

a cheese grater (id: cheesegrater). Close: a grater. Contrast: a knife / a food processor. Food tech. Countable. Mix-up: grater is the general tool; a cheese grater is the cheese one.

Near in meaning

grater

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