spoon

Definitions


[spuːn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an implement consisting of a small, shallow oval or round bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food

- a thing resembling a spoon in shape


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English spōn ‘chip of wood’, of Germanic origin; related to German Span ‘shaving’. spoon is of Scandinavian origin. The verb dates from the early 18th century


[spuːn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- put (food) into or on something with a spoon
(e.g: Rosie spooned sugar into her mug)

- (of two people) behave in an amorous way; kiss and cuddle
(e.g: I saw them spooning on the beach)

- hit (a ball) up into the air with a soft or weak stroke
(e.g: he spooned his shot high over the bar)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English spōn ‘chip of wood’, of Germanic origin; related to German Span ‘shaving’. spoon is of Scandinavian origin. The verb dates from the early 18th century




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