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spatula

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Illustration of "spatula": A spatula is a broad, flat, and flexible tool primarily used in the kitchen for flipping, spreading,

What does "spatula" mean?

A spatula is a broad, flat, and flexible tool primarily used in the kitchen for flipping, spreading, or lifting food. The mental image is that of a thin blade attached to a handle, perfectly designed to slide underneath a pancake or a fried egg without breaking it. In common usage, the term covers two distinct shapes: the flat, wide turner used for frying and the flexible rubber or silicone scraper used for mixing batter or cleaning the sides of a bowl. It is a fundamental utensil in almost every household, and you will often hear it mentioned when discussing breakfast preparation or baking.

"spatula" in conversation

Cooking breakfast

Can you pass me the spatula? The pancakes are burning!

Can you pass me the spatula? The pancakes are burning!

Here you go. Be careful flipping that one, it looks a bit soft.

Here you go. Be careful flipping that one, it looks a bit soft.

Used here to refer to a metal or plastic turner for frying.

Baking a cake

Did you get all the batter out of the bowl?

Did you get all the batter out of the bowl?

Not yet, I need the silicone spatula to scrape the edges clean.

Not yet, I need the silicone spatula to scrape the edges clean.

Used here to refer to a flexible scraper.

"spatula" in a sentence

  1. Use a spatula to flip the burger.

    Use a spatula to flip the burger.

  2. I used a rubber spatula to mix the chocolate frosting until it was smooth.

    I used a rubber spatula to mix the chocolate frosting until it was smooth.

  3. The chef skillfully maneuvered the spatula to fold the delicate omelet without tearing it.

    The chef skillfully maneuvered the spatula to fold the delicate omelet without tearing it.

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