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Barbecue

BAH-rbih-kyoo

/ˈbɑːrbɪˌkjuː/

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barbecue

Dictionary meaning

A rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors.

Examples

  • We barbecued the steaks.

Synonyms: barbeque

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