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Dicer - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A dicer is a kitchen tool used to cut food into small, uniform cubes. It often has a grid of blades for efficient chopping and is commonly used for vegetables or fruits.

dicer

/ˈdaɪsər/ /ˈdaɪsə/

Definition:

A device or person that cuts food into small cubes.

Synonyms:

chopper, cutter, slicer, mincer

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

whole, uncut

Common Collocations:

vegetable dicer, meat dicer, handheld dicer, kitchen dicer

Derivatives:

diced, dicing

Usage Tips:

Use "dicer" for tools or people cutting food into cubes; avoid for non-food contexts.

Common Phrases:

roll the dice, no dice, the die is cast

Etymology:

Derived from "dice," from Old French "dé," meaning a small cube used in games.

Examples:

  • 1. She bought a new dicer for her kitchen.
  • 2. The chef used a dicer to prepare the vegetables quickly.
  • 3. This handheld dicer makes cooking easier and faster.
  • 4. He is known as the fastest dicer in the restaurant.

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