noun Download 🔗Share An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle. Examples : "My sister used a spoon to eat her soup. " utensil food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An implement for stirring food while being prepared; a wooden spoon. Examples : "The cook used a wooden spoon to stir the soup slowly. " utensil food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A measure that will fit into a spoon; a spoonful. Examples : "My recipe calls for two spoons of sugar. " utensil amount food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A wooden-headed golf club with moderate loft, similar to the modern three wood. Examples : "My grandfather used a spoon for his golf game, as it suited his moderate swing and the course's layout. " sport utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An oar. Examples : "The rower used a long spoon to propel the small boat across the lake. " nautical utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A type of metal lure resembling the concave head of a tablespoon. Examples : "The fisherman carefully cast his spoon, hoping to catch some trout. " utensil fish item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A spoon excavator. Examples : "The construction crew used a spoon to dig the foundation for the new school. " machine utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A simpleton, a spooney. Examples : "My brother is such a spoon; he always believes everything people tell him. " person character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A safety handle on a hand grenade, a trigger. Examples : "He carefully pulled the spoon on the grenade, preparing to throw it. " military weapon device part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A metaphoric unit of energy available to cope with problems. Examples : "Facing the difficult project at work, Sarah drew on her spoon of energy to finish it on time. " mind energy ability Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To serve using a spoon; to transfer (something) with a spoon. Examples : "Sarah spooned some apple sauce onto her plate." utensil food action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To flirt; to make advances; to court, to interact romantically or amorously. Examples : "He was spooning Maria at the school dance, trying to get her attention. " human sex action communication attitude entertainment word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of persons) To lie nestled front-to-back, following the contours of the bodies, in a manner reminiscent of stacked spoons. Examples : "The students, tired after a long day of classes, spooned together on the worn classroom couch. " body action human sex family Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hit (the ball) weakly, pushing it with a lifting motion, instead of striking with an audible knock. Examples : "The batter spooned the ball weakly, sending it softly into the outfield. " sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fish with a concave spoon bait. Examples : "The fisherman was spoon-fishing for trout in the river. " fish utensil sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To catch by fishing with a concave spoon bait. Examples : "The fisherman skillfully spooned for trout in the river. " fish utensil sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sail briskly with the wind astern, with or without sails hoisted. Examples : "The sailboat spooned across the lake, the wind pushing it smoothly. " nautical sailing vehicle ocean Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
