roasting

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[ˈrəʊstɪŋ], (Noun)

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- the action of cooking something in an oven or over an open fire
(e.g: Maris Piper potatoes are ideal for roasting)

- a severe criticism or reprimand
(e.g: banks are to get a roasting from the Treasury)


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[ˈrəʊstɪŋ], (Adjective)

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- (of the weather or a place) very hot and dry
(e.g: a roasting day in London)


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