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tablespoon
(tā′bəl spo̵̅o̅n′)
noun
- a large spoon used for serving at table
- soupspoon
- a spoon used as a measuring unit in cookery, equal to about half a fluid ounce or 3 teaspoons: abbrev. tbs or tbsp
- tablespoonful
See tablespoon in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A large spoon used for serving food.
- Abbr. T. or tbs. or tbsp. A household cooking measure equal to 3 teaspoons, or 1/2 fluid ounce (15 milliliters). See Table at measurement.
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