steak

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Cooking

n. a thick slice of fish or a large piece of a vegetable like cauliflower.

n. a cross-section slice of a large fish or a thick slab of a vegetable intended to be cooked as a meat substitute.

“We grilled tuna steaks on the barbecue during our beach holiday.”

“The vegetarian menu featured a roasted cauliflower steak seasoned with smoked paprika and served over a bed of quinoa.”

C2 · Proficiency Cooking Technical

v. to cut meat or fish into thick slices or to cook it like a steak.

v. to prepare or portion meat, especially fish, by cutting it into thick cross-sections for grilling.

“The fishmonger can steak the salmon for you if you prefer slices over a whole side.”

“After the catch was brought ashore, the crew began to steak the large tuna to prepare it for immediate transport to the local markets.”