To cut food into small, uneven pieces.

To cut food into very fine, uneven pieces.

To cut food into small, equal size squares about ½ inch in size.

To cut food into small, equal size squares about ¼ to 1/8 inch in size.

To reduce food into small pieces by pressing and rubbing it against the “teeth” of a grater.

To cut or break food into long, thin strips by using a knife, fork, or grater.

To remove the stem and the very thin layer of peel of a fruit or vegetable with a paring knife or peeler.

To remove the outer layer/skin, by stripping or pulling off with your fingers or a knife.

small, straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface often done to tenderize meat for sauces.

To cut food into large, thick or thin flat pieces with a slicing knife.

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Cutting Terms

Term	Definition
Chop	To cut food into small, uneven pieces.
Mince	To cut food into very fine, uneven pieces.
Cube	To cut food into small, equal size squares about ½ inch in size.
Dice	To cut food into small, equal size squares about ¼ to 1/8 inch in size.
Grate	To reduce food into small pieces by pressing and rubbing it against the “teeth” of a grater.
Shred	To cut or break food into long, thin strips by using a knife, fork, or grater.
Pare	To remove the stem and the very thin layer of peel of a fruit or vegetable with a paring knife or peeler.
Peel	To remove the outer layer/skin, by stripping or pulling off with your fingers or a knife.
Score	small, straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface often done to tenderize meat for sauces.
Slice	To cut food into large, thick or thin flat pieces with a slicing knife.

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