spatula

[ˈspætjʊlə]

spatula Definition

a kitchen utensil with a flat, broad blade, used for lifting and turning food while cooking.

Using spatula: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spatula" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Use a spatula to flip the pancakes.

  • Example

    The chef used a spatula to remove the cookies from the baking sheet.

  • Example

    She used a spatula to spread the frosting on the cake.

spatula Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spatula

Phrases with spatula

  • a spatula made of rubber or silicone, used for scraping bowls and jars

    Example

    She used a rubber spatula to scrape the last bit of batter from the bowl.

  • a spatula with a bent handle and a flat, narrow blade, used for spreading icing or frosting on cakes

    Example

    The pastry chef used an offset spatula to create a smooth finish on the cake.

  • a spatula with a thin, angled blade, used for flipping and serving delicate fish fillets

    Example

    The fish spatula is perfect for flipping the salmon without breaking it apart.

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Summary: spatula in Brief

A 'spatula' [ˈspætjʊlə] is a flat, broad-bladed kitchen utensil used for lifting and turning food while cooking. It is commonly used for flipping pancakes, removing cookies from baking sheets, and spreading frosting on cakes. There are different types of spatulas, such as rubber spatulas for scraping bowls and jars, offset spatulas for spreading icing or frosting on cakes, and fish spatulas for flipping and serving delicate fish fillets.

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