Knoblauchpresse

garlic press

noun kno-BLAUKH-pres-se Rare

Usage Note

Knoblauchpresse is a hinged kitchen tool that crushes a garlic clove by forcing it through small holes. Plural Knoblauchpressen. A very common utensil in German households; the alternative is finely chopping with a Kochmesser.

Examples

"Mit der Knoblauchpresse geht das Zerkleinern schneller."

Natural Translation

With the garlic press the crushing goes faster.

Literal Translation

With the garlic-press the crushing goes faster.

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