What is another word for butterflied?

Pronunciation: [bˈʌtəflˌa͡ɪd] (IPA)

The term 'butterflied' is commonly used in cooking, referring to a method where meat, fish or shellfish is cut open and flattened before cooking. However, there are several other words that can be used in place of 'butterflied' to describe this process. These synonyms include 'spatchcocked', 'flattened', 'boned and rolled', and 'opened up'. Each of these words may be preferred in different contexts, but all describe the same basic technique of preparing food for cooking. Whether you're a professional chef or a home cook, using alternative words to describe this method will help keep your language fresh and exciting.

What are the hypernyms for Butterflied?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Butterflied

He used to look up from that chair where he sat just thinking, when Doda, butterflied for the evening, butterflied across the room, and used to say, "Out again, Doda?"
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A. S. M. Hutchinson

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