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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Swirl skillet to loosen crêpe, and gently flip using a spatula and your fingers.
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Julia Levy, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
As the edges begin to color, flatten them slightly to an even thickness with a spatula.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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Julia Levy, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
As the edges begin to color, flatten them slightly to an even thickness with a spatula.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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 4 May. 2024.
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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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