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spatula

[ spach-uh-luh ]

noun

  1. an implement with a broad, flat, usually flexible blade, used for blending foods or removing them from cooking utensils, mixing drugs, spreading plasters and paints, etc.


spatula

/ ˈspætjʊlə /

noun

  1. a utensil with a broad flat, often flexible blade, used for lifting, spreading, or stirring foods, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈspatular, adjective
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Other Words From

  • spatu·lar adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of spatula1

1515–25; < Latin: a flat piece, batten, equivalent to spath ( a ) spathe + -ula -ule
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Word History and Origins

Origin of spatula1

C16: from Latin: a broad piece, from spatha a flat wooden implement; see spathe
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Example Sentences

When the oil is hot, add the plant-based beef, and break up with a large spoon or spatula.

Using a flexible spatula, gently fold the filling one last time and pour it into the prepared pan.

Allow the steam from the onions to cook the meat until nearly well done, using the end of a metal spatula to spread the piles out wider, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Give it a few turns with a flexible spatula to make sure there is no dry flour left.

Using a flexible spatula, gently fold in half of the almond mixture.

With a rubber spatula, stir in the chocolate and cranberries until the dough is well mixed.

He uses a spatula to flatten the onions and the meat together, creating a broad circular patty with an uneven edge.

Pour the egg mixture into the pan and stir with rubber spatula.

Well head over to Williams-Sonoma and scoop up this R2D2 spatula.

Free up the crust with a spatula, and breaking it into smaller pieces, place and serve on separate serving dish.

In addition, a case knife or a small spatula is needed for the spreading of the bread.

Then a knife or a spatula should be run around the edge to loosen each cake from the pan.

The two case knives are needed for mixing the ingredients in the bowl, and the spatula is used in handling the paste.

Then, too, it is often convenient to have a metal spatula and a wooden spoon or spatula.

Remove a very small quantity of the growth by means of the platinum spatula.

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