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With wok cooking, you chop things up into little pieces for maximum surface area, so they can cook in minutes, if not seconds. Sauteing is energy efficient; baking is not.
Jennifer Lee

Meaning of "wok" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WOK

From Chinese (Cantonese).
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF WOK

wok  [wɒk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WOK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wok 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 WOK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Wok

A wok is a versatile round-bottomed cooking vessel originating from Guangdong Province in China. It is one of the most common cooking utensils in China and also used in East and Southeast Asia, as well as becoming a popular niche cooking tool throughout much of the industrialized world. Woks are often used in a range of different Chinese cooking techniques, including stir frying, steaming, pan frying, deep frying, poaching, boiling, braising, searing, stewing, making soup, smoking and roasting nuts. Wok cooking is done with a long handle called chahn or hoak. The long handles of these utensils allow cooks to work with the food without burning their hands.

Definition of wok in the English dictionary

The definition of wok in the dictionary is a large metal Chinese cooking pot having a curved base like a bowl and traditionally with a wooden handle.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WOK

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wojus
woke
woken
Woking
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wokka board
wold
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wolf
wolf call

WORDS THAT END LIKE WOK

an open book
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in my book
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notebook
on the hook
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Synonyms and antonyms of wok in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wok» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WOK

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

Translator English - Chinese

炒锅
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

wok
570 millions of speakers

English

wok
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कड़ाही
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ووك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

wok
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাজের জায়গায়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

wok
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Wajan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wok
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

中華鍋
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

냄비
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wok
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chảo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வோக்கில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Wok
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

wok
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

wok
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wok
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

wok
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

wok
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wok
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

wok
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

wok
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wok

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WOK»

The term «wok» is very widely used and occupies the 18.309 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WOK» OVER TIME

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

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4 QUOTES WITH «WOK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word wok.
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Parvesh Cheena
When my family did shy away from Indian food, we'd eat a lot of Chinese. We'd use the wok a lot. I never had a problem with Brussels sprouts or broccoli growing up. I always grew up with the mentality of finishing your plate.
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Cat Cora
I like to abide by the seasons and let the natural flavor in food speak for itself. I use quick cooking techniques of high heat with very little fat, such as quick saute or wok stir-frying.
3
Eddie Huang
I have more to say as a writer than from behind a wok.
4
Jennifer Lee
With wok cooking, you chop things up into little pieces for maximum surface area, so they can cook in minutes, if not seconds. Sauteing is energy efficient; baking is not.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WOK»

Discover the use of wok in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wok and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Wok
Woks are becoming even more popular with the current movement toward healthier cooking
Vicki Liley, 2007
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The Essential Wok Cookbook
Published in over 20 languages and now in paperback, the Essential series is a reference library, providing a guide to cooking techniques, expert tips and hundreds of timeless recipes.
‎2004
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Wok
The 85 recipes outlined here are arranged into five sections: vegetables; fish and shellfish; poultry; meat; and grains, noodles, rice, and pasta.
Wendy Sweetser, 2008
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Hot Wok
Explains how to select and cook with a wok, and shares stir-fry dishes for seafood, meat, vegetables, and pasta
Hugh Carpenter, Teri Sandison, 1995
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The Runaway Wok: A Chinese New Year Tale
With spirited text and lively illustrations, this story reminds readers about the importance of generosity.
Ying Chang Compestine, 2011
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The: Breath of a Wok
A guide to cooking with a wok offers a collection of wok recipes, food preparation tips, and anecdotes about the author's culinary experiences in the international kitchens of famous chefs, teachers, and celebrities.
Grace Young, 2004
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Wok Fast
The wildly popular culinary team of Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison prepare robustly flavored meals from the versatile work, served in a flash -- the perfect fare for weeknight cooking.
Hugh Carpenter, Teri Sandison, 2004
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Wok Every Day: From Fish and Chips to Chocolate Cake: ...
With plenty of traditional stir-fry recipes, advice on choosing the right wok and accessories, and tips on proper wok upkeep, Wok Every Day makes it easy to wok like a gourmet.
Barbara Grunes, Virginia Van Vynckt, 2012
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Wok Cooking Made Easy: Delicious Meals in Minutes
Presents a collection of sixty-five stir fry recipes prepared in a wok for such dishes as shrimp pad Thai noodles, pineapple fried rice, yogurt chicken curry, and Vietnamese beef stew.
‎2007
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Strike the Wok: An Anthology of Contemporary Chinese ...
This collection pushes against assumptions about Chinese Canadian literature and shows support for emerging writers.
Jim Wong-Chu, Lien Chao, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WOK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wok is used in the context of the following news items.
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Put That Wok To Work: A Trick For Smoking Fish Indoors
This summer, NPR is getting crafty in the kitchen. As part of Weekend Edition's Do Try This At Home series, chefs are sharing their cleverest hacks and tips ... «NPR, Jul 15»
2
Avoid Olive Oil In Your Wok (and Other Wok Cooking Tips)
Wok cooking requires some precision and special attention. Even if you've done it before, there are a few tips and tricks that can make a big difference. «Lifehacker, Jul 15»
3
Police: Man faces DWI charge after crashing through restaurant …
... the front window of the the Golden Wok restaurant on Walt Whitman Road. ... and two employees in the restaurant, the Gourmet Wok, also were not injured. «Newsday, Jun 15»
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Ahmad Maslan says unaware of insecticide next to wok
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan lashed out at critics who ridiculed him for frying rice in a wok with a can of insecticide nearby. «The Star Online, Jun 15»
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SG50 Harmony Wok part of multicultural diversity activities
A cooking competition, titled The SG50 Harmony Wok, was held on Sunday (May 17) as part of a series of activities to advocate multicultural diversity. By Sara ... «Channel News Asia, May 15»
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Man banned from restaurant after posting video of feud online
Daniel “Tank” King told News 2 that he was at China Wok on Northgate Drive last Thursday afternoon when a fight broke out between employees in the kitchen ... «WKRN.com, May 15»
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Downtown New Haven's Ivy Noodle to reopen this month as Ivy Wok
It will also have a new name: Ivy Wok. Advertisement. Mochan Cheung has been the owner since it opened, one of the longer running businesses in the Yale ... «New Haven Register, Apr 15»
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Local restaurant worker shot during armed robbery
It happened at approximately 9:45 p.m. Tuesday at China Wok in the 1100 block of State Road 20 in Interlachen. According to the Sheriff's Office, two suspects ... «First Coast News, Mar 15»
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Takeaway Test: Wok This Way, Walkley
Takeaways - good ones anyway - pride themselves on speedy service. However, Wok This Way in Walkley has the edge on the competition given its swiftness, ... «The Star, Mar 15»
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Datebook Diner: Rolling Wok Cafe does Asian right
The best dishes at Rolling Wok Cafe may very well be the only ones that the cooks don't prepare in a wok. It's the soups. These steaming bowls come out filled ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Feb 15»

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