Definition

A kitchen tool used for slicing or cutting fruits and vegetables, featuring a base with adjustable blades.

Example

She used a mandoline to slice the cucumbers evenly for the salad.

Conversation

Have you ever used a mandoline to slice vegetables?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they make the job much easier.

They really do! You can get perfect, even slices in no time with a mandoline.

That sounds amazing! I'll have to get one for my kitchen.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Mandoline** → The word 'mandoline' comes from the French 'mandoline', which is derived from the Italian 'mandolino', a diminutive form of 'mandola', meaning a type of stringed instrument. The term originally referred to a musical instrument resembling a small lute. The word 'mandoline' refers to a kitchen tool used for slicing vegetables, named for its shape that resembles the instrument.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small stringed instrument ('mandolino') that has a shape similar to the kitchen tool used for slicing. This helps you remember that 'mandoline' refers to a slicer, just like the instrument is a smaller version of a lute.

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