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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Grill the fish for 4 minutes on one side, then carefully use heat-safe tongs or a spatula to flip the fish.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Add egg mixture, and cook, stirring gently and scraping bottom of skillet in a circular motion using a rubber spatula, until large curds begin to form and bare spots appear on bottom of skillet, about 45 seconds.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Switch to a rubber spatula and stir in the flour until moistened (do not overmix).
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
The tint is available in four shades, which range from soft black to light brown; each kit comes with powder tint, a conditioning developer, and a reusable plastic tray, spatula, and spoolie.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Add egg mixture, and cook, stirring gently and scraping bottom of skillet in a circular motion using a rubber spatula, until large curds begin to form and bare spots appear on bottom of skillet, about 45 seconds.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Switch to a rubber spatula and stir in the flour until moistened (do not overmix).
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
The tint is available in four shades, which range from soft black to light brown; each kit comes with powder tint, a conditioning developer, and a reusable plastic tray, spatula, and spoolie.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spatula
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“Spatula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spatula. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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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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