silver plates

noun

plural of silver plate
as in knives

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  1. knives
  2. tablespoons
  3. spoons
  4. teaspoons
Noun
  • One, a delight for the kitchen — the pressure, the camaraderie, the artist's heart, the pirate's adoration of heat and knives — and, another, hard drugs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Officers also found a backpack containing two additional knives.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of knives
Noun
  • Bring 1 cup white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in small saucepan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl to make a thick paste, then spread it over the stain.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Definition of tablespoons
Noun
  • The brothers worked the deep weed edges with large spoons, making long casts and hopping them off bottom.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
  • The collection features beet-print oven mitts, plates, and more, plus colorful kitchen essentials like measuring spoons and cups.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of spoons
Noun
  • Sprinkle pork chops evenly with 2 teaspoons of the seasoned salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
  • Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as well as the oregano, cumin, coriander, and paprika.
    — Lexi Harrison, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026
Definition of teaspoons
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