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COOK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Cook.

How to pronounce cook:

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Cook - as a noun

Someone who cooks food

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
skilled workerskilled workmantrained worker
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

English navigator who claimed the east coast of australia for britain and discovered several pacific islands (1728-1779)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
captain cookcaptain james cookjames cook

Cook - as a verb

Prepare a hot meal

Example: "My husband doesn't cook"

Prepare for eating by applying heat

Example: "Cook me dinner, please"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fixmakeprepareready
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create from raw materialcreate from raw stuff
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Transform and make suitable for consumption by heating

Example: "These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change integrity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tamper, with the purpose of deception

Example: "Fudge the figures"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fakefalsifyfudgemanipulatemisrepresentwangle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cheatchisel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Transform by heating

Example: "The apothecary cooked the medicinal mixture in a big iron kettle"

Example Sentences

"The cook prepared a delicious meal for the guests."
"My mother is an excellent cook."
"The head cook oversees the kitchen staff."
"The cook wore a white apron while working."
"Becoming a professional cook requires culinary training."
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Word Game Points

Is COOK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cook is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COOK has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is COOK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cook is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COOK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is COOK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cook is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COOK has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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