Definition of spatula
: a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
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Recent Examples of spatula from the Web
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Each veteran received a welcome package with everything from can openers and spatulas to bath towels and oven mitts.
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Using a rubber spatula, fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture completely after each addition before adding more.
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Pour evenly over the crumbs and clean the edges with a spatula.
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With a rubber spatula, scrape every bit of the sauce into the wok and stir-fry until the beef is only barely pink, about 2 minutes.
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The trend — which is made with an ice cream base on a cold plate that's turned into a roll using two spatulas — is getting a revamp at Sweet Cup, an ice cream shop in California that's serving the treat in waffle cone tacos.
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Then fill the outline with frosting, smoothing with an offset spatula.
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For a traditional look, swirl cream decoratively with offset spatula.
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Use a silicone spatula to break up the fish until it can be stirred.
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Origin and Etymology of spatula
Late Latin, spoon, spatula — more at epaulet
SPATULA Defined for English Language Learners
spatula
playDefinition of spatula for English Language Learners
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: a kitchen tool that has a handle which is bent upward and a wide, thin blade used for lifting and turning foods on a hot surface
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: a kitchen tool that has a long handle and short, soft blade and that is used especially for mixing, spreading, etc.
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: a kitchen tool similar to a knife that has a flexible blade and that is used for mixing, spreading, etc.
SPATULA Defined for Kids
spatula
playDefinition of spatula for Students
1 : a tool resembling a knife with a broad flexible blade that is used mostly for spreading or mixing soft substances
2 : a kitchen utensil with a long handle and a wide blade used for scraping batter from a bowl or for lifting and flipping food
Medical Dictionary
spatula
playMedical Definition of spatula
: a flat thin instrument for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, lifting, or scraping
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