Definition
Definition of pancaking - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
pancake-likeRare resembling a pancake in shape or appearanceRare
- The pancaking clouds looked surreal against the sunset.
- The pancaking snow covered the entire field.
- The artist painted pancaking shapes on the canvas.
Origin of pancaking
English, pancake (flat cake)
View all translations of pancaking
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- French:aplati, ...
- German:pfannkuchenartig, ...
- Italian:a forma di frittella, ...
- Spanish:en forma de panqueque, ...
- Portuguese:achatado, ...
- Chinese:煎饼状的, ...
- Japanese:パンケーキのような, ...
- Arabic:مُسَطَّح كالفَطِيرَة, ...
- Hebrew:דּוֹמֶה לְפַנְקֵייק, ...
- Russian:блиноподобный, ...
- Ukrainian:млинцеподібний, ...
- Hindi:पैनकेक जैसा, ...
Definition of pancake - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodthin flat cake made from batter
- I had a pancake for breakfast.
2.
shapevery thin and flat object
- The paper was as flat as a pancake.
3.
cosmeticsRare US thick layer of compressed powder makeupRare US
- She applied pancake to her face for the play.
4.
sportsTECH. defensive play in volleyballTECH.
- She saved the point with a pancake.
5.
jugglingTECH. type of throw with a ringTECH.
- He mastered the pancake throw in juggling.
Verb
1.
fallingfall flat onto the ground or another surface
- He slipped on ice and pancaked onto the sidewalk..
2.
aviationTECH. land an aircraft in a flat, descending mannerTECH.
- The pilot managed to pancake the plane safely despite engine failure..
3.
constructionRare US collapse one floor after anotherRare US
- The building pancaked during the earthquake.
Images of pancake
thin flat cake made from batter 
thick layer of compressed powder makeup
Expressions with pancake
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very flat and level
The road was flat as a pancake, making the drive smooth.
extremely flat or level
The dough was flattened like a pancake after rolling.
person who makes pancakes from batter
The pancake-maker flipped the pancakes skillfully.
cooked in a manner similar to pancakes
The chicken was prepared pancake-style on the griddle.
pancake made with buttermilk for a tangy flavor
I love having buttermilk pancakes with syrup for breakfast.
thin, light pancake of French origin
She enjoyed a French pancake topped with lemon and sugar..
large, fluffy pancake often served with lemon and sugar
The german pancake puffed up beautifully in the oven.
mixture of flour, eggs, milk for pancakes
She poured the pancake batter onto the hot griddle.
thin pancake filled with savory ingredients
She ordered a pancake roll filled with vegetables.
sweet liquid topping for pancakes
She poured pancake syrup over her stack of pancakes.
flat, round, pancake-style in form, sometimes with a similar feel
The mushroom caps looked pancake-like when they spread out in the pan.
shallow-fried pancake made from grated or ground potatoes
She enjoyed a crispy potato pancake with her brunch..
Chinese savory pancake with scallions
We ordered a scallion pancake as an appetizer.
small, thick pancake made from a batter
She enjoyed a Scotch pancake with jam for breakfast..
landing in which an object falls flat onto a surface
The drone made a pancake landing on the roof.
kitchen utensil used to flip pancakes
She used a pancake turner to easily flip the hotcakes on the griddle..
flat circular coil of wire or tubing
The technician installed a pancake coil in the circuit.
round sea ice pieces with raised edges formed by waves
Pancake ice floated on the cold ocean surface.
solid foundation applied with a damp sponge
She used pancake makeup for the stage performance.
Origin of pancake
Middle English, pan (pan) + cake (cake)
Examples of pancake in a sentence
The pancake was topped with syrup and berries. The car's tire was a pancake after the puncture. The sculpture looked like a silver pancake on the lawn. The makeup artist used pancake for the actress's face. Pancake was essential for the stage performance look. The pancake was crucial in winning the match.
His quick pancake kept the rally going. Her favorite juggling trick was the pancake. The pancake throw impressed the audience. The book fell off the shelf and pancaked on the floor. The stuntman pancaked onto the safety mat. The emergency forced the pilot to pancake the aircraft. Despite the rough weather, he managed to pancake the jet. The old hotel pancaked after the explosion. During the demolition, the structure pancaked unexpectedly.
View all translations of pancake
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- French:crêpe, s'étaler, ...
- German:Pfannkuchen, flach fallen, ...
- Italian:pancake, cadere piatto, ...
- Spanish:panqueque, caer de plano, ...
- Portuguese:panqueca, achatar-se, ...
- Chinese:煎饼, 摔倒, ...
- Japanese:パンケーキ, 平らに倒れる, ...
- Arabic:فَطِيرَةٌ مُحَلَّاةٌ, سَقَطَ مُسْتَوِيًا, ...
- Hebrew:פַנְקֵייק, לְהִתְרַסֵּק, ...
- Russian:блин, упасть плашмя, ...
- Ukrainian:млинець, впасти плазом, ...
- Hindi:पैनकेक, सपाट गिरना, ...
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