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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Instead of working up a sweat with your spatula, do yourself a favor and pick up a flexible plastic cake scraper for around $5.
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Grace Kneebone, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
The Weber three-piece grill tool set includes a spatula, tongs and a basting brush — all crafted from durable stainless steel.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
Remove the meatballs from the oven and, with a spatula or tongs, carefully place them in the warmed sauce.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 24 July 2025
With a hand mixer or whisk, whip the cream until soft peaks form, then gently mix in the crème fraîche with a spatula.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
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Grace Kneebone, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
The Weber three-piece grill tool set includes a spatula, tongs and a basting brush — all crafted from durable stainless steel.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
Remove the meatballs from the oven and, with a spatula or tongs, carefully place them in the warmed sauce.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 24 July 2025
With a hand mixer or whisk, whip the cream until soft peaks form, then gently mix in the crème fraîche with a spatula.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
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“Spatula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spatula. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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