spatula
noun
spat·u·la
ˈspa-chə-lə 
ˈspach-lə
: a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
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The highest levels appeared in a sushi tray, spatula, and a beaded necklace.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 22 Sep. 2024
Squid black linguine is among the main courses, followed by crispy spatula fish in red onion sauce or octopus on the spit.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
Slide the spatula under the pancake, shake as needed, and quickly flip it over.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 22 Sep. 2024
Squid black linguine is among the main courses, followed by crispy spatula fish in red onion sauce or octopus on the spit.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
Slide the spatula under the pancake, shake as needed, and quickly flip it over.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024
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spatula
noun
spat·u·la
ˈspach-ə-lə
: an instrument with a thin flexible blade used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances or lifting
Medical Definition
spatula
noun
spat·u·la
ˈspach-(ə-)lə
: a flat thin instrument for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, lifting, or scraping
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