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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Wooden Utensils Wooden spoons, spatulas and cutting boards might be heat-resistant, but prolonged exposure to high temperatures in an oven drawer can lead to cracking, warping, and splitting.
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Add remaining meringue in 3 batches, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until only a few streaks of meringue remain (err on the side of undermixing to keep the cake batter billowy).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Transfer sheet to wire rack and let cool slightly, then use spatula to slide crispy cheddar onto double layer of paper towels.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Add remaining meringue in 3 batches, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until only a few streaks of meringue remain (err on the side of undermixing to keep the cake batter billowy).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Transfer sheet to wire rack and let cool slightly, then use spatula to slide crispy cheddar onto double layer of paper towels.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Spatula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spatula. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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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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