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| barbecue |
the grill or stove that is used to cook a meal outdoors. [1/4 definitions] |
| broiler |
a pan, grill, or part of a stove used to broil food. |
| bubble |
A bubble is an amount of air or other gas that takes a round shape and is surrounded by a lot of liquid or something solid. When water gets very hot in a pan on the stove, it will begin to make bubbles. [1/3 definitions] |
| burner |
the part of a furnace or stove that gives off heat or flame. |
| draft |
a current of air in a closed space such as a room, chimney, or stove. [2/10 definitions] |
| fire |
a particular burning, as in a stove or furnace or other contained area. [1/9 definitions] |
| grate1 |
a frame of metal bars that holds the fuel in a furnace, stove, or fireplace. [1/2 definitions] |
| install |
When you install something, you put it where it's supposed to go and get it ready so it can be used. If you buy some big thing like a washing machine or a stove, someone will need to install it before you can use it. |
| natural gas |
Natural gas is a mixtures of gases that is found in the earth's crust. Engineers run the gas from the ground through pipes and eventually into buildings. Natural gas is burned and used as a fuel. Many people use natural gas in their homes, where they use it for heat and for cooking on their stove. |
| oven |
a compartment that can be heated for baking or roasting food. A kitchen stove usually has an oven. |
| pan |
A pan is an open container that you can cook or bake food in. It is usually made of metal or glass. Some pans have handles, but others do not. A pan is often used for frying or cooking foods on a stove, or for baking or roasting things in an oven. [1/4 definitions] |
| range |
a cooking stove with burners and an oven. [1/8 definitions] |
| stew |
A stew is something to eat. It is like a very thick soup. It usually has both meat and vegetables cut in big pieces. A stew cooks for a long time on the stove. [1/3 definitions] |
| stove1 |
A stove is something that uses wood, electricity, gas, or other fuel to make heat for cooking or to keep people warm. A stove for cooking is usually in the kitchen of a house, and things are cooked in pots or pans on top of it. Some stoves have an oven also, and things can be cooked or baked inside it. |
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