verbπShareTo sail briskly with the wind astern, with or without sails hoisted."During the sudden squall, the small sailboat spooned downwind, struggling to keep its bow pointed forward even with the sail furled. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle."We need to set the table with forks, knives, and spoons for dinner. "utensilfooditemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn implement for stirring food while being prepared; a wooden spoon."My grandmother always uses her wooden spoons to stir the soup while she cooks. "utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA measure that will fit into a spoon; a spoonful."The 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 told me stories of how he used to play golf with spoons instead of three woods because that's what they had back in his day. "sportutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn oar."The exhausted rowers used their spoons to pull the boat to shore after the race. "nauticalutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of metal lure resembling the concave head of a tablespoon."The fisherman cast his line, hoping the flashing spoons would attract a hungry bass. "utensilfishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA spoon excavator."The construction crew used spoons to carefully remove the soft earth around the delicate gas line. "utensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA simpleton, a spooney."He was such a spoons; he believed the ridiculous story about the dog doing homework. "characterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA safety handle on a hand grenade, a trigger."Context: Military training scenario "The instructor showed the recruits how to remove the spoons from the training grenades." "militaryweaponpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA metaphoric unit of energy available to cope with problems."After a long day at work and dealing with a difficult customer, I only had enough spoons left to make a simple dinner and go to bed. "energymindattitudeChat 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 started spooning her with compliments and small gifts after their first date." "humanactionsexcommunicationattitudeChat 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."After a long, cold day, the siblings liked to spoon in bed to keep each other warm. "bodyhumansexpositionactionfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit (the ball) weakly, pushing it with a lifting motion, instead of striking with an audible knock.""Instead of hitting the baseball hard, Michael spoons it, sending a weak pop-up towards the pitcher." "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fish with a concave spoon bait."My dad likes to spoons for trout in the early morning, hoping to catch a big one. "fishsportutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo catch by fishing with a concave spoon bait."The angler spoons for trout in the river by using a lure that resembles a small spoon. "fishutensilactionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFoolishly infatuated with; having a romantic crush on (used with on)."He's spoons on his classmate and always tries to sit next to her. "emotionattitudehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading