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
Examples of spatula in a Sentence
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Scrape down sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula, if necessary.
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Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Then beat in vanilla extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
4.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
An 8-inch square cake pan • Two bowls • A whisk
• A silicone spatula
• A set of dry measuring cups
• A set of dry measuring spoons
Start with just a handful of tools.
—Genevieve Ko, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Equipped with a standard flat beater, wire whisk, dough hook, and a spatula, the mixer has plenty of attachments to handle mixtures of different densities.
—Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2024
There’s a bunny on each spatula in front of latticework, and on the flipside of each is an intricate floral design.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
Cook for 3 minutes or until browned on the edges, then use 2 spatulas to turn them over, gently, away from you in the pan.
—Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Use a nonstick spatula to lift edges of crepe, and quickly and carefully flip.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Using a spatula, move the potatoes around the roasting pan, allowing juices to coat potatoes well.
—David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Then beat in vanilla extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
4.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
An 8-inch square cake pan • Two bowls • A whisk
• A silicone spatula
• A set of dry measuring cups
• A set of dry measuring spoons
Start with just a handful of tools.
—Genevieve Ko, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Equipped with a standard flat beater, wire whisk, dough hook, and a spatula, the mixer has plenty of attachments to handle mixtures of different densities.
—Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2024
There’s a bunny on each spatula in front of latticework, and on the flipside of each is an intricate floral design.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
Cook for 3 minutes or until browned on the edges, then use 2 spatulas to turn them over, gently, away from you in the pan.
—Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Use a nonstick spatula to lift edges of crepe, and quickly and carefully flip.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Using a spatula, move the potatoes around the roasting pan, allowing juices to coat potatoes well.
—David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 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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