spatula
pronunciation
How to pronounce spatula in British English:
UK [ˈspætʃələ]
How to pronounce spatula in American English:
US [ˈspætʃələ]
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- Noun:
- a turner with a narrow flexible blade
- a hand tool with a thin flexible blade used to mix or spread soft substances
Word Origin
- spatula
- spatula: see spade
- spatula (n.)
- 1520s (from early 15c. as a type of medical instrument), from Latin spatula "broad piece, spatula," diminutive of spatha "broad, flat tool or weapon," from Greek spathe "broad flat blade (used by weavers)" (see spade (n.1)). Erroneous form spattular is attested from c. 1600.
Example
- 1. The roman swiss army knife has a knife , spoon , fork , spike , spatula , and small pick .
- 2. Stir with a spatula to ensure the drink is evenly blended .
- 3. Carefully press the flexible flange off the check valve with a plastic spatula ; a second person should press the oil tank to the right at the same time .
- 4. A spatula used to mix or apply putty .
- 5. Using your palette knife or spatula , scrape off any excess chocolate into a clean bowl ; it can be gently warmed and reused .