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barbeque

/ˈbɑrbəˌkju/
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Other forms: barbeques; barbequed

Definitions of barbeque
  1. noun
    a cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire; especially a whole animal carcass roasted on a spit
    synonyms: BBQ, barbecue
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    type of:
    cookout
    an informal meal cooked and eaten outdoors
  2. noun
    a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors
    synonyms: BBQ, barbecue
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    type of:
    rack
    framework for holding objects
  3. noun
    meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce
    synonyms: BBQ, barbecue
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    type of:
    dish
    a particular item of prepared food
  4. verb
    cook outdoors on a barbecue grill
    synonyms: barbecue, cook out
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    type of:
    grill
    cook over a grill
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