slab

• Substantivo que designa um pedaço grosso, plano e geralmente retangular de material sólido, como pedra, concreto, madeira ou metal. Também pode se referir a uma laje ou chapa desse material.

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.

   Laje

   • 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.

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2. Portion of foodB1informal

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

   Fatia grossa

   • 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.

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