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Meaning of "oatcake" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OATCAKE

oatcake  [ˈəʊtˌkeɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OATCAKE

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Oatcake is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OATCAKE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

oatcake

Oatcake

An oatcake is a type of flatbread, similar to a cracker or biscuit, or in some versions takes the form of a pancake. They are prepared with oatmeal as a primary ingredient, and sometimes include the addition of plain or wholemeal flour as well. Oatcakes are cooked on a griddle or baked in an oven.

Definition of oatcake in the English dictionary

The definition of oatcake in the dictionary is a brittle unleavened oatmeal biscuit.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OATCAKE


ashcake
ˈæʃˌkeɪk
beefcake
ˈbiːfˌkeɪk
bridecake
ˈbraɪdˌkeɪk
carcake
ˈkɑːˌkeɪk
cheesecake
ˈtʃiːzˌkeɪk
corncake
ˈkɔːnˌkeɪk
cupcake
ˈkʌpˌkeɪk
fishcake
ˈfɪʃˌkeɪk
friedcake
ˈfraɪdˌkeɪk
fruitcake
ˈfruːtˌkeɪk
griddlecake
ˈɡrɪdəlˌkeɪk
hoecake
ˈhəʊˌkeɪk
johnnycake
ˈdʒɒnɪˌkeɪk
jonnycake
ˈdʒɒnɪˌkeɪk
nocake
ˈnəʊˌkeɪk
pancake
ˈpænˌkeɪk
pomfret-cake
ˈpɒmfrɪtˌkeɪk
seedcake
ˈsiːdˌkeɪk
shortcake
ˈʃɔːtˌkeɪk
teacake
ˈtiːˌkeɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OATCAKE

oarweed
oary
OAS
oases
oasis
oast
oast house
Oastler
oat
oat grass
oaten
oater
Oates
oath
oath of allegiance
oath-taking
oathable
oatlike
oatmeal
oats

WORDS THAT END LIKE OATCAKE

angel cake
birthday cake
cake
carrot cake
chocolate cake
Christmas cake
coffee cake
cream cake
devil´s food cake
fruit cake
hotcake
layer cake
marble cake
oil cake
piece of cake
plumcake
potato cake
pound cake
sponge cake
wedding cake

Synonyms and antonyms of oatcake in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «oatcake» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OATCAKE

Find out the translation of oatcake to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of oatcake from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «oatcake» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

燕麦饼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

torta de avena
570 millions of speakers

English

oatcake
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जई का फुलका
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

oatcake
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Печенье овсяное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

oatcake
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ওটা ঘাস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

oatcake
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rumput oat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Haferkeks
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オウトゥケイク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

oatcake
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Oat suket
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bánh ngọt làm bằng bột kiều mạch
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஓட் புல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओट गवत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çayır yulafı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

oatcake
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

oatcake
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

печиво вівсяне
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

oatcake
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

oatcake
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

haver koekje
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

oatcake
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oatcake
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of oatcake

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OATCAKE»

The term «oatcake» is regularly used and occupies the 86.976 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OATCAKE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «oatcake» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «oatcake» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about oatcake

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OATCAKE»

Discover the use of oatcake in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to oatcake and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Calorie< Carb & Fat Bible 2007: The UK's Most ...
Bran, Patersons* 1 Cake/12.5g 50 416 10.0 58.5 15.8 9.5 Cheese, Nairn's* 1 Cake/8g 38 471 13.4 54.0 25.1 6.2 Fine Milled, Nairn's* 1 Oatcake/7g 32 455 10.2 54.0 21.9 8.8 Highland, Organic, Sainsbury's* 1 Oatcake/12.5g 59 456 10.2 59.8 ...
Juliette Kellow, Rebecca Walton, 2007
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The Golden Age of Folk and Fairy Tales: From the Brothers ...
The eldest went to his mother and said: “Bake me an oatcake and roast me a cock. I am going to cut wood and build a ship to sail on land and sea.” “A large oatcake with a curse, or a small oatcake with a blessing?” asked his mother. “A large ...
Jack Zipes, 2013
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House of Commons Papers
I do not know any of my own knowledge. 4008. You do not know a single article adulterated of your own knowledge ? — It is the common report and belief. 4009. Do you eat oatcake ? — Yes. 4010. Is that adulterated ? — To some extent it is.
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1856
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Transactions
Dinner, frequently tea and oatcake and butter, or potatoes and herring and milk, or broth of vegetables and a little suet ; family, the same. Supper, porridge and milk, or tea with oatcake and butter ; family, porridge and milk. Health very good.
Highland and agricultural society of Scotland, Edinburgh, 1869
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Transactions of the Highland and Agricultural Society of ...
Dinner, frequently tea and oatcake and butter, or potatoes and herring and milk, or broth of vegetables and a little suet ; family, the same. Supper, porridge and milk, or tea with oatcake and butter ; family, porridge and milk. Health very good.
Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, 1869
6
The Ploughman's Lunch and the Miser's Feast: Authentic Pub ...
I was just going to approach people in Stoke and ask them cold, “Where might I find a good Staffordshire oatcake?” If someone obviously foreign approached New Yorkers on the street and asked where to find their favorite bagels, or if people ...
Brian Yarvin, 2012
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Unholy Rites
The one who chooses the oatcake with the cross burned on the underside will be the sacrifice. Stephen, you will choose first. You will say 'the one closer to me' or ' the one farther away.' Nothing more.” Arthur's insides were gripped with terror ...
Kay Stewart, Chris Bullock, 2013
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Old Barlick
A large amount of meal was required for baking the indispensable food called oatcake. The so-called Back-stone was a thick iron plate arranged on brickwork with fire grate underneath. Most of the farmers, and also some of the larger families ...
Stanley Graham, 2009
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More Baking Problems Solved
Staffordshire is a region (county) in the midlands of England and the oatcake in question is a regional product. The Staffordshire oatcake should not be confused with the Scottish Oatcake, which is a biscuit (cookie). Both products use oatmeal  ...
S P Cauvain, L S Young, 2009
10
Great Meat: Classic Techniques and Award-Winning Recipes for ...
1 For the oatcake, melt half the butter in a pan. Add shallots and sweat for 1 minute, or until softened, but not browned. Add cream and cranberries and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 minute. Stir in oats and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the  ...
Dave Kelly, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OATCAKE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term oatcake is used in the context of the following news items.
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Port Vale: This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of Stanley …
My only disappointment was the quality of abuse on the 'Oatcake' was nowhere near as good as it used to be!" Report this article ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
2
why lovely St andrews fits the bill to a tee
One memorable moment was eating a plate of grilled Loch Fyne Kippers with parsley butter and a Scottish oatcake, watching the early morning ... «Belfast Newsletter, Jul 15»
3
What was a Povey's Oatcakes van doing outside Manchester …
AN OATCAKE company tickled the taste buds of revellers leaving a gig at Manchester's Old Trafford cricket ground – by handing out samples of ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
4
Local teens shine at GRSF
... Squeal (Bestul), Francis Pickbone (Erbe), Little John Doight of Staffordshire (Perkins), George Seacoal (Queen) and Hugh Oatcake (Sim). «Winona Post, Jul 15»
5
Jamie's Stokie oatcake sauce is a recipe for success
OATCAKE lover Jamie Huddleston has launched a special 'Stokie ... the condiment which is now being sold at oatcake shops across the city. «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
6
Martin Smith: Stoke City proving their ambition by chasing big-name …
THIS week, one Stoke fan asked on The Oatcake message board whether the club were being too ambitious in their attempts to land the big, ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
7
Recipe: Traditional Scottish Cullen skink
Enjoy this recipe provided by Bonnie Oatcake owners, Morgan and Nic Maw. The couple launch Bonnie Goods at La Cigale market at the end ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
8
10 things Stokies will appreciate about a heatwave in Stoke-on-Trent
Saturday morning, oatcake treats have not been kind. But there are clearly a breed of people in the Potteries who down right refuse to replace ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
9
£1m Stoke-on-Trent cocaine gang jailed for 51 years
Calculated criminal Churchill splashed out £50,000 on a city oatcake shop after masterminding the lucrative drugs operation from November ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
10
The Pinnacle of Cheesemongering. Seriously.
... (a washed-rind cheese) dressed up with a savory-sweet combination of “house-made malted-hazelnut oatcake, coconut-milk dulce de leche, ... «Wall Street Journal, Jun 15»

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