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