Cook — synonyms, definition

1. cook (Noun)

Captain Cook Captain James Cook James Cook baker chef

cook (Noun) — Someone who cooks food.

cook (Noun) — English navigator who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain and discovered several Pacific islands (1728-1779).

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2. cook (Verb)

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cook (Verb) — (of food) combine or process (e.g. heat) to make ready for eating. ex. "Cook me dinner, please"

cook (Verb) — Transform and make suitable for consumption by heating. ex. "These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes"

cook (Verb) — Tamper, with the purpose of deception. ex. "cook the books"

cook (Verb) — Transform by heating. ex. "The apothecary cooked the medicinal mixture in a big iron kettle"

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