butcher block

• Bloc ou planche en bois massif, généralement constitué de lamelles de bois dur collées avec les fibres en bout, utilisé comme surface de découpe en cuisine pour hacher et préparer les aliments.

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.

   Plan de travail en bois massif

   • 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.

   Plan de travail en bois massif

   • 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.