spatula
(spætʃʊlə )
Word forms: spatulas
countable noun
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.
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Collocations:
use a spatula wooden spatula
Gently fold the whisked egg white into the batter mixture using a spatula.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Turn the pancake over using a spatula and cook on the other side until golden brown.
The Sun (2017)
Pour over the hot cream and milk, using a spatula to combine and thereby make a custard.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Slide the doughnuts into the hot oil using a spatula.
The Sun (2015)
Spoon the mixture inside the oval shape on the baking sheet and use a spatula to smooth the edges.
The Sun (2016)
Melt the remaining butter, stir in potatoes and cook, turning every so often with a wooden spatula to avoid breakage, until crusty.
Times, Sunday Times
Place flat wooden spatula inside tube, then score across squid at ½cm intervals.
Times, Sunday Times
Use a wooden spatula to break it up as you cook.
Times, Sunday Times
Add the rice and cook over low heat for a few minutes, stirring with a wooden spatula until thoroughly coated and translucent.
Times, Sunday Times
Last week he had to wrestle his bleeding hand back out of a letterbox, so he now delivers his leaflets with a wooden spatula.
Times, Sunday Times
Translations:
Chinese: 刮刀
Japanese: へら
- offensive message
- offensive odour
- offensive operation
- offensive play
- offensive player
- offensive tackle
- offensive tactics
- offensive team
- offer
- offer a benefit
- offer a blend of
- offer a bonus
- offer a bounty
- offer a bribe
- offer access to
- offer a choice
- offer a clue
- offer a commentary
- offer a compromise
- offer a concession
- offer a contract
- offer a contrast
- offer a course
- offer a critique
- offer a discount