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tablespoon Definition

table·spoon (bəl spo̵̅o̅n′)

noun

    1. a large spoon used for serving at table
    2. soupspoon
  1. a spoon used as a measuring unit in cookery, equal to about half a fluid ounce or 3 teaspoons: abbrev. tbs or tbsp
  2. tablespoonful

tablespoon Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • olive-oil: Chop together fine, add three tablespoons of olive-oil, salt and pepper, and put into a saucepan on the fire.
  • vinegar: A tablespoon of the vinegar works well, too.
  • linseed: A mixture of yogurt and two tablespoons of linseed can be a good way to start the day.
  • butter: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet on a medium heat, add egg mixture.
  • syrup: Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the maple syrup over the walnuts.
  • brandy: Feed with a tablespoon of brandy every few weeks for added richness.

Converse of object

  • chop: Stir briefly until softened then add 4 x 300g cans drained butter beans and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary and cook until heated through.
  • heap: Level teaspoon of dried mixed herbs or a heaped tablespoon of fresh chopped mixed herbs.
  • melt: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet on a medium heat, add egg mixture.
  • add: Pour coffee into heated cups then add 3 tablespoons of the mixture into each cup.
  • pour: To prepare the sauce, pour 1 tablespoon of oil into a saucepan over a medium heat.

Adjective modifier

  • one-half: Fry well, then take one and one-half tablespoons of tomato paste, thinned in water ( or three tablespoons tomato sauce ).
  • rounded: Remove solid materials with a rounded tablespoon, spatula or edge of a dull knife.

Modifies a noun

  • sesame: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame seeds evenly over the rice.
  • soy: To convert to a dressing, whisk in an additional tablespoon oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
  • vinegar: To convert to a dressing, whisk in an additional tablespoon oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
  • sunflower: Mix everything together and add 1 tablespoon sunflower oil or butter and finish with finely chopped parsley.
  • butter: Grill over a hot barbecue or pan sauté in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
  • cumin: Personally, I like these cakes highly spiced and use at least 1 dessertspoon aniseed and 1-2 tablespoons cumin.

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