Spatula (Noun)
Meaning 1
A hand tool with a thin flexible blade used to mix or spread soft substances.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She used a rubber spatula to gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
- The chef flipped the pancakes with a spatula, expertly cooking both sides.
- A spatula was necessary to scrape the stubborn peanut butter out of the jar.
- To avoid scratching the glass, a silicone spatula was used to spread the frosting on the cake.
- The artist mixed the paint with a palette knife and a spatula, creating a textured effect.
Meaning 2
A turner with a narrow flexible blade.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She carefully used a spatula to flip the delicate pancakes in the skillet.
- The chef expertly slid the spatula under the omelette to fold it in half.
- A rubber spatula is ideal for scraping the sides of a mixing bowl.
- He used a long-handled spatula to turn the burgers on the grill.
- The non-stick spatula glided smoothly under the crepes as she served them.