Spatula SPAT'ULA, SPAT'TLE, n. [L. spathula, spatha, a slice. from the
root of L. pateo; so named from its breadth, or from its use in spreading
things. A slice; an apothecaries' instrument, for spreading plasters, etc.
spatula nounEtymology: Late Latin, spoon, spatula — more at epauletDate: 1525
a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft
substances, scooping, or lifting
spatula n. 1 a broad-bladed knife-like implement used for spreading, stirring, mixing (paints), etc. 2 a doctor's instrument for pressing the tongue down or to one side. Etymology:
L, var. of spathula, dimin. of spatha SPATHE
spatula
(spatulas)
A spatula is an object like a knife with a wide, flat blade. Spatulas are used in cooking.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing over the top with a spatula.N-COUNT
spatula
ˈspætjulə n. 1 a broad-bladed knife-like implement used for
spreading, stirring, mixing (paints), etc. 2 a doctor's instrument for pressing
the tongue down or to one side. [L, var. of spathula, dimin. of spatha SPATHE]
Spatula \Spat"u*la\ (?; 135), n. [L. spatula, spathula, dim. of
spatha a spatula: F. spatule. See Spade for digging.]
An implement shaped like a knife, flat, thin, and somewhat
flexible, used for spreading paints, fine plasters, drugs in
compounding prescriptions, etc. Cf. Palette knife, under
Palette.
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