Meaning & use
cutting board
A flat board, usually made of wood or plastic, used as a surface for cutting food.
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She chopped the vegetables on a wooden cutting board before adding them to the soup.
Always wash the cutting board thoroughly after preparing raw meat on it.
A note on using this word
Many cooks keep separate cutting boards for meat and produce to avoid cross-contamination.
Words with a similar meaning
chopping board
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