Main Entry: uten·sil

Pronunciation: \yu̇-ˈten(t)-səl, ˈyü-ˌ\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, vessels for domestic use, from Middle French utensile, from Latin utensilia, from neuter plural of utensilis useful, from uti to use

Date: 14th century

1 : an implement, instrument, or vessel used in a household and especially a kitchen
2 : a useful tool or implement

synonyms see implement