slab

• Substantiv, das einen dicken, flachen und meist rechteckigen Block aus einem festen Material wie Stein, Beton oder Holz bezeichnet; auch eine großformatige Platte oder Schicht eines Materials.

A noun referring to a thick, flat, and usually rectangular piece of a solid material, such as stone, concrete, or wood.

1. Thick flat pieceB1formal

   A large, thick, flat piece of a solid material, such as stone, concrete, or wood.

   Platte

   • The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
   • A large stone slab was used as a table.
   • He cut a slab of meat from the roast.

   Synonymeblockchunkflaghunklumppanelplankplate

2. Portion of foodB1informal

   A thick, flat piece of food, especially cake, chocolate, or meat.

   Stück

   • She took a slab of chocolate from the bar.
   • He ordered a slab of prime rib for dinner.
   • The baker cut a slab of cake for each guest.

   Synonymeblockchunkhunkpieceportionslicewedge