Meaning & Definition of word "Spatula"
Spatula
/ˈspæt.jʊ.lə/
noun:
- 1. A kitchen utensil with a broad, flat, flexible blade used for lifting, spreading, or flipping food.
- Example: She used a spatula to flip the pancakes on the hot griddle.
- 2. A similar tool used in scientific or medical settings, often for mixing or applying substances.
- Example: The technician used a spatula to apply the paste evenly on the surface.
Etymology
●From Latin 'spatula', meaning 'broad blade'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spatula flip:
The action of flipping food with a spatula.
spatula technique:
A method or style of using a spatula effectively in cooking.
Related Words
turner:
A kitchen utensil similar to a spatula, often used for flipping foods.
palette knife:
A broad blade used for spreading icing on cakes.
Slang Meanings of spatula
Meaning: To do something half-heartedly or carelessly.
● Example Sentence: Don't just spatula it; put some effort into it!