Please hand me the salt.
Please hand me the salt.
English
salt
sɒlt, sɑlt, sɔlt, sɔːlt
Meaning: a white substance used for seasoning and preserving food
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Example sentences
The soup needs a pinch of salt.
The soup needs a pinch of salt.
Can you add a little more salt to the soup?
Can you add a little more salt to the soup?
This soup tastes delicious, but it needs a little more salt.
This soup tastes delicious, but it needs a little more salt.
She added a few grains of salt to her soup.
She added a few grains of salt to her soup.
Usage Notes
A 'pinch' is a very small amount, typically what can be held between the thumb and forefinger.
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