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a large spoon whose bowl has several slots or holes for draining liquid from food being ladled.[SLOT1 + -ED3]
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slotted spoon
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slotted spoon — slotted spoons N COUNT A slotted spoon is a large plastic or metal spoon with holes in it. It is used to take food out of a liquid … English dictionary
slotted spoon — n a large spoon with holes in it … Dictionary of contemporary English
Slotted spoon — A slotted spoon is an implement used in food preparation. The term can be used to describe any spoon with slots, holes or other openings in the bowl of the spoon which let liquid pass through while preserving the larger solids on top. It is… … Wikipedia
slotted spoon — a large spoon whose bowl has several slots or holes for draining liquid from food being ladled. [SLOT1 + ED3] * * * ˌslotted ˈspoon f25 [slotted spoon] noun a large spoon with holes in it • Remove the mushrooms with a slotted spoon and drain them … Useful english dictionary
slotted spoon — UK [ˌslɒtɪd ˈspuːn] / US [ˌslɑtəd ˈspun] noun [countable] Word forms slotted spoon : singular slotted spoon plural slotted spoons a large spoon with long narrow holes in it … English dictionary
slotted spoon — slot|ted spoon [ ,slatəd spun ] noun count a large spoon with long narrow holes in it … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
slotted spoon — noun (C) a large spoon with holes in it … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
spoon — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ slotted ▪ Remove the onions with a slotted spoon. ▪ serving, soup, sugar ▪ dessert, table … Collocations dictionary
spoon — [[t]spu͟ːn[/t]] spoons, spooning, spooned 1) N COUNT A spoon is an object used for eating, stirring, and serving food. One end of it is shaped like a shallow bowl and it has a long handle. He stirred his coffee with a spoon. 2) N COUNT: usu N of… … English dictionary
spoon — n 1. teaspoon, tablespoon, measuring spoon, soupspoon, dessert spoon, grapefruit spoon, serving spoon, iced tea spoon, slotted spoon, wooden spoon; ladle, dipper, scoop. 2. spoonful, teaspoonful, tablespoonful, scoopful … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
