Basic Details
Word: Spatula
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A kitchen tool with a flat, smooth blade used for turning, spreading, or lifting food.
Synonyms: Turner, flipper, scraper
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Flip the spatula: Refers to doing something quickly or without much contemplation. Example: "He didnt think twice and just flipped the spatula, making the decision to move forward."
- Spatula in hand: Means to be ready to cook or prepare food. Example: "With the spatula in hand, she was ready to whip up a delicious breakfast."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She used a spatula to flip the pancakes on the hot griddle.
Example 2: The chef skillfully moved the vegetables around the pan with a metal spatula.
Example 3: After spreading the icing on the cake, he cleaned the spatula to use it again.
Fun Fact
Did you know that spatulas can be made from various materials such as plastic, wood, and metal? Each type has its unique use in the kitchen, like a wooden spatula being ideal for non-stick pans!
Famous Quote
"Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all." Harriet van Horne
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "spatula" mean?
a) A type of vegetable
b) A kitchen tool
c) A cleaning utensil
d) A kind of dessert
Answer: b) A kitchen tool
2. Which of these is a synonym of "spatula"?
a) Knife
b) Turner
c) Fork
d) Plate
Answer: b) Turner
3. Which sentence uses "spatula" correctly?
a) She passed the spatula to her friend.
b) The spatula climbed the tree.
c) The spatula sang a song.
d) The spatula danced on the table.
Answer: a) She passed the spatula to her friend.
4. Which idiom means to be ready to cook?
a) Flip the spatula
b) Spatula in hand
c) Under the weather
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: b) Spatula in hand
5. What is the opposite of "spatula"?
a) N/A
b) Fork
c) Spoon
d) Knife
Answer: a) N/A
