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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Fold in sour cream: Use a large spoon or rubber spatula to blend the butter into the potatoes.
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Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Run a rubber spatula along the inside edge of the jar to release any air bubbles.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
This handy spatula is ideal for flipping flapjacks, eggs, or burgers from your stove top.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
The look: Small undergarments (or a nude bodysuit), a chef's hat, apron and a spatula.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Run a rubber spatula along the inside edge of the jar to release any air bubbles.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
This handy spatula is ideal for flipping flapjacks, eggs, or burgers from your stove top.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
The look: Small undergarments (or a nude bodysuit), a chef's hat, apron and a spatula.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 25 Oct. 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 24 Nov. 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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