The difference between Stir-fry and Wok

When used as nouns, stir-fry means food cooked in this manner, whereas wok means a large, oriental, round-bottomed cooking pan.

When used as verbs, stir-fry means to fry quickly in hot oil whilst constantly stirring, especially in a wok or similar pan, whereas wok means to prepare oriental cuisine using a wok.


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  1. Stir-fry as a verb (transitive):

    To fry quickly in hot oil whilst constantly stirring, especially in a wok or similar pan.

  1. Stir-fry as a noun:

    Food cooked in this manner.

  1. Wok as a noun:

    A large, oriental, round-bottomed cooking pan.

  1. Wok as a verb:

    To prepare oriental cuisine using a wok.

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