spatula

Meanings

• Noun

  A flat, wide, and flexible tool with a long handle, used for spreading or spreading out thin layers or soft foods.

  - "Can you pass the spatula please?"
  - "She used a spatula to spread the frosting on the cake."
  - "He cooked the eggs using a spatula."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈspætjʊlə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=283159"

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Synonyms

dough scraper , scraper , fish slice , fish trowel , flipper , pancake turner , turner

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spatula
patula , atola , matala

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Variants

List of all variants of spatula that leads to same result
spatula , spatulas

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Etymology

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The word 'spatula' comes from the Latin word 'spatula', meaning 'flat dish' or 'plate'.

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Trivia

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1. The first spatulas were made of wood, metal, or bone.

2. The modern silicone spatula was invented in the 1960s.

3. In ancient Rome, spatulas were used for serving food, not just for cooking.

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Related Concepts

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1. Spatula Cooking: A cooking technique that uses a spatula to spread or turn food while cooking.

2. Silicone Spatula: A type of spatula made of silicone material, known for its flexibility and heat resistance.

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Culture

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The spatula is a common kitchen tool used in various cuisines around the world. It is often associated with cooking and baking, particularly for spreading out thin layers or soft foods.

How to Memorize "spatula"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long-handled tool with a flat, wide blade used for spreading or turning food.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spatula' with cooking, spreading, or turning food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-P-A-T-U-L-A to remember the word: Spreading, Preparing, And Turning, Utilizing, Large, Aid.

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