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toasting

/ˈtoʊstɪŋ/

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verb

To lightly cook by browning via direct exposure to a fire or other heat source.

Examples :

"We liked to toast marshmallows around the campfire."

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verb

To grill, lightly cook by browning specifically under a grill or in a toaster

Examples :

"Top with cheese and toast under the grill for a few minutes."

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verb

To engage in a salutation and/or accompanying raising of glasses while drinking alcohol in honor of someone or something.

Examples :

"We toasted the happy couple many times over the course of the evening."

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verb

To warm thoroughly.

Examples :

"I toasted my feet by the fire."

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verb

To perform extemporaneous narrative poem or rap.

Examples :

"At the block party, Uncle Ray was toasting about his childhood adventures, rhyming and telling stories to everyone's amusement. "

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noun

The action of making a toast (celebratory call to drink).

Examples :

"The enthusiastic toasting at the wedding reception lasted for a full hour. "

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noun

The heating of oak panels used to make wine barrels.

Examples :

"The careful toasting of the oak determines the vanilla and spice flavors the wine will absorb from the barrel. "

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noun

The process by which something, such as bread, is toasted.

Examples :

"The smell of toasting filled the kitchen as Mom prepared breakfast. "

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