Slow-cooker
noun
1.
an electric cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid for cooking meats, casseroles, etc., for several hours at relatively low temperatures, usually around 200° F (93.3° C).
noun
a lidded electrical casserole that cooks at lower temperatures (300-325 degrees) over a longer time; also called crockpot , crock pot
verb
See slow-cook
Usage Note
cooking
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