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 rubber spatula, gently fold the whites into the batter.
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Peter Burke, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Flip the mushroom and use a spatula to press it into the pan.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
The texture is rich, so a little goes a long way; use a spatula to keep things hygienic and scoop out the necessary amount.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
How to pour liquid without spilling One easy method to pour water or any other liquid from one container to another is by using a tall kitchen tool, like a spatula or chopsticks.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Peter Burke, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Flip the mushroom and use a spatula to press it into the pan.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
The texture is rich, so a little goes a long way; use a spatula to keep things hygienic and scoop out the necessary amount.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
How to pour liquid without spilling One easy method to pour water or any other liquid from one container to another is by using a tall kitchen tool, like a spatula or chopsticks.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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 Mar. 2025.
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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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