egg timer
An 'egg timer' helps in cooking eggs to the desired consistency by measuring specific time intervals.
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Definition
B1Cooking
(common)A device used to measure the time needed to cook an egg, often a small hourglass or digital timer.
Example
- She used an egg timer to make sure the eggs were perfectly soft-boiled.
B1General
(common)A timer used to measure short periods, typically for cooking or other purposes.
Example
- The egg timer rang, signaling that the cookies were ready to come out of the oven.
B2Computing
(technical)An hourglass icon displayed on a computer screen to indicate that a process is ongoing.
Example
- The egg timer icon appeared on the screen while the program was loading.
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