spatula
noun
spat·u·la
ˈspa-chə-lə 
ˈspach-lə
: a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
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Using a silicone spatula, scrape down the sides of the bowl.
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Alexis Steinman, Saveur, 16 May 2024
This 13-piece tool set from Cuisinart includes a heavy duty spatula, two-prong fork, tongs, cleaning brush, four stainless skewers, and four corn cob holders.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
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Alexis Steinman, Saveur, 16 May 2024
This 13-piece tool set from Cuisinart includes a heavy duty spatula, two-prong fork, tongs, cleaning brush, four stainless skewers, and four corn cob holders.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for spatula
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“Spatula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spatula. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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spatula
noun
spat·u·la
ˈspach-ə-lə
: an instrument with a thin flexible blade used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances or lifting
Medical Definition
spatula
noun
spat·u·la
ˈspach-(ə-)lə
: a flat thin instrument for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, lifting, or scraping
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