Meaning & use
microplane
A handheld grater with sharp, fine teeth, used to zest citrus or finely grate hard foods.
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She used a microplane to zest the lemon over the finished pasta dish.
A sharp microplane makes quick work of grating fresh nutmeg or garlic.
A note on using this word
Microplane began as a brand name but is now widely used as the generic term for this grater.
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