chopstick

noun

chop·stick | \ ˈchäp-ˌstik

Definition of chopstick

: one of a pair of slender sticks held between thumb and fingers and used chiefly in Asian countries to lift food to the mouth

Examples of chopstick in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Instead of sticking to a strict watering schedule for houseplants, push your finger or a chopstick into the soil. — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 10 Mar. 2021 Create a space with a firm tool like a chopstick for the seedling in the new pot and gently place the seedling in the space. — oregonlive, 27 Feb. 2021 Use a knife or chopstick to lift the tiny plant up to look for roots, says Hancock. — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2020 Wrap a just-damp paper towel around a chopstick to make a big swab, and gently wipe away extra flour. — Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 25 Nov. 2020 For a final touch of whimsy, take a citrus zester and peel off strips of orange rind before wrapping them around a chopstick and placing them in the freezer; after 20 minutes, uncoil and drape them throughout the arrangement. — Aimee Farrell, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2020 Using a nonmetallic utensil like a chopstick, stick it in the jar and move in a circle around the edges to remove air bubbles. — Leena Trivedi-grenier, SFChronicle.com, 19 Aug. 2020 Using a chopstick or a similar tool, stir the contents of each jar, releasing any air bubbles. — Cathy Barrow, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2020 At this point, the kombu should be tender enough to pierce easily with a chopstick. — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 21 Aug. 2020

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