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Cooked
see synonyms of cookedAdjective
1. cooked
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
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Cooked
see synonyms of cookedverb
1.
to prepare (food) by the action of heat, as by boiling, baking, etc, or (of food) to become ready for eating through such a process
▶ Related adjective: culinary2.
to subject or be subjected to the action of intense heat
the town cooked in the sun
3. (transitive) slang
to alter or falsify (something, esp figures, accounts, etc)
to cook the books
4. (transitive) slang
to spoil or ruin (something)
5. (intransitive) slang
to happen (esp in the phrase what's cooking?)
6. (transitive) slang
to prepare (any of several drugs) by heating
7. (intransitive) music slang
to play vigorously
the band was cooking
8. cook someone's goose
noun
9.
a person who prepares food for eating, esp as an occupation
noun
Mount Cook
1. Aoraki-Mount Cook
2.
a mountain in SE Alaska, in the St Elias Mountains. Height: 4194 m (13 760 ft)
noun
1.
Alastair (Nathan). born 1984, English cricketer: first English batsman to score more than 10,000 runs in test matches
2.
Captain James. 1728–79, British navigator and explorer: claimed the E coast of Australia for Britain, circumnavigated New Zealand, and discovered several Pacific and Atlantic islands (1768–79)
3.
Sir Joseph. 1860–1947, Australian statesman, born in England: prime minister of Australia (1913–14)
4.
Peter (Edward). 1937–95, British comedy actor and writer, noted esp for his partnership (1960–73) with Dudley Moore
5.
Robin, full name Robert Finlayson Cook. 1946–2005, British Labour politician; foreign secretary (1997–2001), Leader of the House (2001-2003)
6.
Thomas. 1808–92, British travel agent; innovator of conducted excursions and founder of the travel agents Thomas Cook and Son
7.
Norman, real name Quentin Cook, also known as Fatboy Slim. born 1963, British disc jockey, pop musician, and record producer; hit records include You've Come a Long Way, Baby (1998) and "Praise You" (2001)
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Cooked
see synonyms of cooked James1728-79; Eng. naval officer & explorer: explored Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, etc.
Mountmountain of the Southern Alps, New Zealand: highest peak in New Zealand: 12,349 ft (3,764 m)
noun
1.
a person who prepares food for eating
verb transitive
2.
to prepare (food) for eating by subjecting to heat, as by boiling, baking, frying, etc.
3.
to subject to heat or to some treatment suggestive of a heating process
4.
to tamper with; falsify
5. Slang
to spoil; ruin
verb intransitive
6.
to act or serve as a cook
7.
to undergo the process of being cooked
8. Jazz
to play, esp. to improvise, in an inspired and rhythmically exciting way
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Cooked
see synonyms of cookedv. cooked, cook·ing, cooks
v.tr.
1. To prepare (food) for eating by applying heat.
2. To prepare or treat by heating: slowly cooked the medicinal mixture.
3. Slang To alter or falsify so as to make a more favorable impression; doctor: disreputable accountants who were paid to cook the firm's books.
v.intr.
1. To prepare food for eating by applying heat.
2. To undergo application of heat especially for the purpose of later ingestion.
3. Slang To happen, develop, or take place: What's cooking in town?
4. Slang To proceed or perform very well: The band really got cooking after midnight.
n.
A person who prepares food for eating.
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