spatula Definition
spatu·la (spac̸h′ə lə)
noun
any of various implements with a broad, flat, flexible blade, used for spreading or blending substances, as foods or paints, for scraping, etc.
Etymology: L, dim. of spatha, flat blade: see spade
spatula Related Forms
spat′u·lar adjective
spatula Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: Using a large metal spatula, spread the topping over the entire surface of the pie.
- hold: On the front of the box was a smiley cartoon chef holding a spatula.
- try: But if you don't understand the equation then you should probably try a spatula instead!
- slide: Turn the halves by sliding a spatula under the pear, from the stem side.
- have: Make sure you have the spatula, test tube and the toast scrapings - get these by using the knife on the toast.
Adjective modifier
- wooden: Applied using a plastic or wooden spatula, any excess is easily removed with a cloth or a sponge dampened with warm water.
- plastic: The test involves removing a few cells from the neck of the cervix, using a smooth wooden or plastic spatula.
- key: I also had to adjust the positioning of the bell key spatulas which were felt to be a little on the low side.
- small: A small spatula is then wiped across the cervix to obtain a sample of the cells which is then sent to a laboratory.
- large: Using a large metal spatula, spread the topping over the entire surface of the pie.
- purpose-made: Shift stubborn mud under the arches with a piece of wood or a purpose-made spatula.
Modifies a noun
- key: My biggest criticism goes to the use of nylon pins on the left hand spatula keys.
- arrangement: The bell key spatula arrangement is basic, tho well placed and set out.
Noun used with modifier
- rubber: I use a rubber spatula to get all the sauce out.
- metal: Using a large metal spatula, spread the topping over the entire surface of the pie.
- bell: So it's more important to concentrate on such things as key placement - the bell key spatulas being a good example.
- key: So it's more important to concentrate on such things as key placement - the bell key spatulas being a good example.
- hand: My biggest criticism goes to the use of nylon pins on the left hand spatula keys.
- cream: Save wooden ice cream spatulas, lolly sticks or plastic knives to use as garden labels.
Browse dictionary entries near spatula
- ‹ spatterdock
- ‹ spatterdash
- ‹ spatter
- ‹ spatiotemporal
- ‹ spatial diversity
- ‹ spatial
- ‹ spathulate
- ‹ spathose
- ‹ spathic
- ‹ spathe

