butcher block

• Bloque de madera resistente, generalmente formado por tiras de madera dura encoladas con las fibras en vertical, que se usa en cocinas como superficie para cortar, picar y preparar alimentos.

A sturdy wooden block, typically made of end-grain hardwood strips glued together, used as a cutting surface in kitchens for chopping and preparing food.

1. Kitchen surface materialB1formal

   A type of cutting board or countertop made from thick, durable wood strips glued together, traditionally used by butchers.

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   • She prepared the vegetables on a large butcher block.
   • The kitchen island features a beautiful butcher block countertop.
   • He oiled the butcher block to keep the wood from drying out.

2. Style of furnitureB1formal

   A sturdy table or workbench made in this style, often used in kitchens or workshops.

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   • They bought a solid butcher block table for their dining room.
   • The carpenter crafted a custom butcher block for the workshop.
   • The restaurant uses a large butcher block for preparing meat.