spatula
noun
spat·u·la
ˈspa-chə-lə 
ˈspach-lə
: a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
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Cook on low heat for 5 to 6 minutes while stirring with a heat-proof spatula until the curd feels very warm.
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Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Scrape the dough into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
—Bev Barrett, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Using small offset spatula, spread outward in a circular motion to make silver-dollar size disks.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 3 Feb. 2025
Add the water and 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil and stir -- with a spatula, bowl scraper, dough whisk or your hands -- until the mixture is thoroughly combined and homogeneous; there should be no dry patches or lumps.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Scrape the dough into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
—Bev Barrett, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Using small offset spatula, spread outward in a circular motion to make silver-dollar size disks.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 3 Feb. 2025
Add the water and 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil and stir -- with a spatula, bowl scraper, dough whisk or your hands -- until the mixture is thoroughly combined and homogeneous; there should be no dry patches or lumps.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Spatula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spatula. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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spatula
noun
spat·u·la
ˈspach-ə-lə
: an instrument with a thin flexible blade used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances or lifting
Medical Definition
spatula
noun
spat·u·la
ˈspach-(ə-)lə
: a flat thin instrument for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, lifting, or scraping
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