English Word · Advanced
spatchcock
Poultry prepared for cooking by cutting along the backbone and opening it out flat
Pronunciation: /ˈspæt͡ʃkɒk/
Meaning
Poultry prepared for cooking by cutting along the backbone and opening it out flat.
Example
The cook placed the spatchcock on the grill, skin side up.
The cook placed the spatchcock on the grill, skin side up.
Practice tips
- Practice spatchcock out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.