butcher block

• Прочный деревянный блок, обычно изготовленный из склеенных полос твердой древесины с торцевым расположением волокон, используемый в качестве разделочной поверхности на кухнях для рубки и приготовления пищи.

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.

   Разделочная поверхность

   • 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.

   Стиль мебели

   • 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.