Definition of precook
transitive verb
: to cook partially or entirely before final cooking or reheating
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Examples of precook in a Sentence
He precooked the chicken before he grilled it.
The pasta should be precooked and allowed to cool.
First Known Use of precook
1920
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Definition of precook for English Language Learners
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: to cook (food) partially or entirely at an earlier time
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