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toasters

/ˈtoʊstərz/

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noun

One who toasts (cooks lightly by browning).

Examples :

"The restaurant needed more toasters to keep up with the breakfast rush. "

utensil food device electronics

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noun

One who toasts (engages in salute while drinking alcohol).

Examples :

"At the lively company party, there were many toasters, raising their glasses to celebrate a successful year. "

drink culture tradition

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noun

A toasting fork.

Examples :

"That definition ("toasting fork") is incorrect. Toasters refers to a kitchen appliance that browns bread. Here's a simple sentence that illustrates the correct meaning: "We have two toasters in our kitchen, a small one and a large one." "

utensil food item thing

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noun

A rapier or similar weapon.

Examples :

"During the historical fencing demonstration, the instructor showed us how to handle toasters with grace and precision. "

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noun

An electrical device for toasting bread, English muffins, crumpets, etc.

Examples :

"Many families have toasters in their kitchens to make breakfast quickly. "

electronics food utensil device machine item

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noun

A self-contained software package (or appliance) distributable over the Internet or by burning onto CDs.

Examples :

"Our software company releases small, specialized programs as "toasters" to help users quickly solve specific problems. "

computing internet electronics device machine technology

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noun

An electronic organ, especially a crude one that uses analog technology.

Examples :

"My grandfather loves fiddling with his collection of old "toasters" in the garage, trying to coax a tune out of their crackly speakers. "

electronics organ music utensil machine device

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noun

Any of several small, box-like automobiles exemplified by the Scion xB and Honda Element.

Examples :

""My dad loves toasters because they have so much cargo space for our camping gear." "

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noun

A fish ready for toasting.

Examples :

"After a long day of fishing, we had a pile of toasters ready to cook over the open fire. "

fish food utensil

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A firearm, especially a pistol.

Examples :

"The police found two toasters hidden under the suspect's car seat. "

weapon military