Stoving: meaning, definitions and examples

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stoving

 

[ หˆstษ™สŠvษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

cooking technique

Stoving refers to a cooking technique that involves cooking food gently in a sealed container, usually in its own juices or with a small amount of liquid. This method helps to retain moisture and flavor, often resulting in very tender final dishes. Stoving is often used for meats and certain vegetables.

Synonyms

braising, simmering, steaming.

Examples of usage

  • Stoving the chicken kept it moist.
  • The recipe calls for stoving the carrots with butter.
  • Stoving allows the flavors to meld together.
Context #2 | Noun

furniture design

Stoving can also refer to a method of finishing wood surfaces, where the pieces are heated to cure finishes or treatments. This technique makes the wood more durable and resistant to moisture.

Synonyms

curing, wood finishing.

Examples of usage

  • The stoving process makes the furniture last longer.
  • He learned traditional stoving techniques for his woodwork.
  • New stoving methods have improved wood durability.

Translations

Translations of the word "stoving" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cozimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‹เคตเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dรคmpfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengukusan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ะพะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gotowanie na parze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่’ธใ—ๆ–™็†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cuisson ร  la vapeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cocciรณn al vapor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท buhar piลŸirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐœ ์š”๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุทู‡ูŠ ุจุงู„ุจุฎุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vaล™enรญ v pรกล™e

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ varenie v pare

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่’ธ็…ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kuhanje na pari

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gufun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัƒา“ะฐ ะฟั–ัั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒจแƒขแƒ˜แƒ— แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒแƒ แƒจแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buฤŸlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cocciรณn al vapor

Etymology

The term 'stoving' originates from the Middle English word 'stoven', which meant to dye or to steam. This word has roots in the Old Norse language, where 'stofa' referred to a room or chamber, often associated with warmth. The development of the term in the culinary field emerged as cooking techniques evolved, particularly in relation to the efficient use of moisture and sealed environments. As cooking styles changed, 'stoving' became more commonly associated with methods designed to enhance the tenderness of meats and the flavors of vegetables. Over time, this term has also adapted into areas such as woodworking, where the application of heat is pivotal in both finishing and treating wood surfaces. Today, 'stoving' represents a blend of historical practices and modern techniques in both cooking and craftsmanship.