flour
noun
the finely ground meal of grain, especially the finer meal separated by bolting.
floured
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past participleof flour.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof flour.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
flournounthe finely ground meal of grain, especially the finer meal separated by bolting.
Example Sentences
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On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry and cut it into four equal rectangles.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry and cut it into nine roughly 3-inch squares.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead gently until it comes into one mass; you don’t want to overwork it.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2023
Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and fold it over a few times to incorporate air, but do not knead it; you want to achieve a loose, soft dough.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 14, 2023
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
