Backform

baking tin, cake pan

noun BAHK-form Rare

Usage Note

Backform is the generic term for any shaped metal or silicone pan used in the oven. Common types include Springform (springform tin) and Kastenform (loaf tin); the word does not imply a specific shape.

Examples

"Fette die Backform gut ein, damit der Kuchen nicht klebt."

Natural Translation

Grease the baking tin well so the cake doesn't stick.

Literal Translation

Grease the baking-tin well, so-that the cake not sticks.

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