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precook
precook
verb pre·cook \(ˌ)prē-ˈku̇k\
: to cook (food) partially or entirely at an earlier time
Full Definition of PRECOOK
transitive verb
: to cook partially or entirely before final cooking or reheating
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Examples of PRECOOK
- He precooked the chicken before he grilled it.
- The pasta should be precooked and allowed to cool.
First Known Use of PRECOOK
1926
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