griddle

grid·dle  (grdl)

n.

1. A flat metal surface, such as a pan, that is used for cooking by dry heat.

2. Vermont & Upstate New York See eye.

tr.v. grid·dled, grid·dling, grid·dles

To cook on a flat metal surface.

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[Middle English gridel, gridiron, from Old North French gredil, from Latin crtcula, diminutive of crtis, wickerwork hurdle, lattice.]

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griddle [ˈgrɪd^əl]

n

1. (Cookery) Also called girdle Brit a thick round iron plate with a half hoop handle over the top, for making scones, etc.

2. (Cookery) any flat heated surface, esp on the top of a stove, for cooking food

vb

(Cookery) (tr) to cook (food) on a griddle

[from Old French gridil, from Late Latin crātīculum (unattested) fine wickerwork; see grill¹]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	griddle - cooking utensil consisting of a flat heated surface (as on top of a stove) on which food is cooked cooking utensil, cookware - a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking
Verb	1.	griddle - cook on a griddle; "griddle pancakes" cookery, cooking, preparation - the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife" fry - cook on a hot surface using fat; "fry the pancakes"

Translations

griddle [ˈgrɪdl]

A. N → plancha f

B. VT → asar a la plancha

griddle [ˈgrɪd^əl] n (on cooker) → plaque f chauffante

griddle [ˈgrɪdl] n (esp) (Am) → piastra

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griddle [ˈgrɪdl] n (esp) (Am) → piastra