utensil
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noun \yu̇-ˈten(t)-səl, ˈyü-ˌ\Definition of UTENSIL
1
: an implement, instrument, or vessel used in a household and especially a kitchen
2
: a useful tool or implement
See Examples of UTENSIL
- <participants in the class must supply their own writing utensils>
Origin of UTENSIL
Middle English, vessels for domestic use, from Middle French utensile, from Latin utensilia, from neuter plural of utensilis useful, from uti to use
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to UTENSIL
- Synonyms
- device, instrument, tool, implement
See Synonym Discussion at implement
Rhymes with UTENSIL
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