Historical Examples. 1  I now got my wages for the canton voyage; but they lasted me only a fortnight! 2  We arrived at canton in due time, and found our cargo ready for us. 3  On her arrival at canton, I told the captain my views, and he allowed me to go. 4  The largest is that at Honan, the southern suburb of canton.
cook definition: The definition of a cook is a person who prepares food professionally for a living. (noun) A chef in a restaurant who prepares food for a living is an example of a cook....
From the Italian to the tooth.. Bake: To cook food in an oven, surrounded with dry heat; called roasting when applied to meat or poultry. Baking powder: A combination of baking soda, an acid such as cream of tartar, and a starch or flour (moisture absorber).hred: To cut food into narrow strips with a knife or a grater. Simmer: To cook in liquid just below the boiling point; bubbles form but do not burst on the surface of the liquid. Skim: To remove surface foam or fat from a liquid.