knife block
noun[C]
uk/ˈnaɪf ˌblɒk/us/ˈnaɪf ˌblɑːk/asolidblockforstoringknives, withthinspacesinto whichtheirbladesare put:
The mostcommonmeansforstoringknivesis aknifeblock.
Theknifeblockismountedon astainlesssteelbasewhichrotatesforeaseof use.
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- Aknifeblocksitson thekitchenbenchandkeepsthebladessafelyslottedaway.
- Ifyourknifeblockis taking upvaluableworkspace, anotheroptionismountingone to thewall.
- Somepeoplehave a secondkitchenout by thegrill:tables,cuttingboards,knifeblocks,evena secondrefrigerator.
Trays, racks & boards in the home
- baking tray
- breadboard
- cheeseboard
- chopping board
- cookie sheet
- cutting board
- dish rack
- lazy Susan
- place mat
- plate rack
- sheet pan
- tea tray
- toast rack
- tray
- trivet
- wine rack