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| bake |
to cook using dry heat at a medium oven temperature. Things such as bread, cookies, and pies are baked. [1/3 definitions] |
| kiln |
an oven for burning, baking, and drying. A kiln is used to make pottery and bricks or to dry wood. |
| microwave |
an oven that uses microwaves; microwave oven. [1/2 definitions] |
| microwave oven |
an oven that cooks or heats food or beverages quickly using high-frequency radiation. |
| oven |
a compartment that can be heated for baking or roasting food. A kitchen stove usually has an oven. |
| range |
a cooking stove with burners and an oven. [1/8 definitions] |
| roast |
to cook or bake with dry heat in an oven or over an open fire. [1/6 definitions] |
| toast1 |
bread that has been sliced and browned in an oven or toaster. [1/2 definitions] |
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