Spoon (Noun)
Meaning 1
As much as a spoon will hold; "he added two spoons of sugar".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 2
Formerly a golfing wood with an elevated face.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The spoon was a type of golf club used in the 18th and 19th centuries, characterized by its elevated face and wooden construction.
- The old golfers preferred the spoon for long shots, as its design allowed for a higher trajectory.
- Golf clubs from the past, including the spoon, are highly sought after by collectors today.
- In the early days of golf, the spoon was used for shots that required a high arc, such as getting out of sand traps.
- The spoon was eventually replaced by more modern golf clubs, but its legacy lives on in the history of the sport.
Meaning 3
A piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.