piano cottura — meaning in English

English meaning

• hob noun A kind of cutting tool, used to cut the teeth of a gear.
• range noun The full span between the lowest and highest of something, such as values, prices, or distances.

Senses

piano cottura is used for these senses in English:

• hob (UK, Irish, Commonwealth) The top cooking surface on a cooker; a cooktop. It typically comprises several cooking elements (often four), also known as 'rings'.
• range A fireplace; a fire or other cooking apparatus; now specifically, a large cooking stove with many burners (hotplates).

hob — full definition

1. noun A kind of cutting tool, used to cut the teeth of a gear.
2. noun The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm.
3. noun The top cooking surface on a cooker. It typically comprises several cooking elements (often four), usually called rings.
4. noun A rounded peg used as a target in several games, especially in quoits.

range — full definition

1. noun The full span between the lowest and highest of something, such as values, prices, or distances.
2. noun A line or series of mountains.
3. noun The maximum distance something can travel or reach, such as a vehicle or weapon.
4. noun A large cooking stove with several hobs, often built into a kitchen.
5. noun An area set aside for shooting practice.

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