A place arched over with brick or stonework, and used for baking, heating, or drying; hence, any structure, whether fixed or portable, which may be heated for baking, drying, etc.; esp., now, a chamber in a stove, used for baking or roasting.
ovennoun
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A chamber used for baking or heating. | A very hot place.
ovenverb
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To cook in an oven.
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