bread slicer

Bakery portion tool

A bread slicer is a device for cutting loaves into uniform slices.

Commercial bread slicers revolutionized bakeries in the early twentieth century, giving rise to the expression the best thing since sliced bread—a high compliment for any innovation.

Home versions are typically guides that hold the loaf steady while you cut with a knife.

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toast · crumbs · serrated · gadget · countertop · bakery · even · thickness · guide · stainless steel · machine · appliance · crusty · homemade · sandwich · uniform · electric · manual

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function/action

bread slicerbread maker

Appliance producing fresh loaves

bread machine · loaf pan · dough mixer · bread box · bread bag

specificity of tool

bread slicerknife

Sharp cutting utensil

bare hands · kitchen knife · chef's knife · hands · utility knife

Family

bread, slicer, breads, breaded, breading, breadbox, breadcrumb, breadwinner, slice

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G