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Hasibrahman Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Slice them into thin spears

Does "slice them into thin spears" sound natural? What are some other ways I can say it?



? Next, top and tail the cucumbers and slice them into thin spears, removing the seedy flesh from the center.

  

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'Spears' suggests they are pointed, and I haven't heard of this used with cucumbers. If you're looking at long cuboid pieces, I'd use 'batons', 'sticks' or possibly 'strips'.

— David Hatton

  • 'Spears' suggests they are pointed, and I haven't heard of this used with cucumbers.
  • If you're looking at long cuboid pieces, I'd use 'batons', 'sticks' or possibly 'strips'.
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'Spears' suggests they are pointed, and I haven't heard of this used with cucumbers. If you're looking at long cuboid pieces, I'd use 'batons', 'sticks' or possibly 'strips'.

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I'd remove the seeds first. Emotion: wink

CJ

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