dough

dough
[[t]do͟ʊ[/t]]
doughs
(In meaning 2, dough is used in informal American English, and is considered old-fashioned in informal British English.)
1) N-MASS Dough is a fairly firm mixture of flour, water, and sometimes also fat and sugar. It can be cooked to make bread, pastry, and biscuits.

Roll out the dough into one large circle...

Work the flour and yeast mixture together until you have a sticky dough.

2) N-UNCOUNT You can refer to money as dough.

He worked hard for his dough.


English dictionary. 2008.

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  • dough — [ dou ] noun 1. ) count or uncount a mixture of flour, water, SHORTENING, etc. that is baked to make bread or PASTRY 2. ) uncount INFORMAL money …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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