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Meaning of 'spoon' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Spoon [ n.]
- An implement consisting of a small bowl (usually a shallow oval) with a handle, used especially in preparing or eating food.
- Anything which resembles a spoon in shape; esp. (Fishing), a spoon bait.
- Fig.: A simpleton; a spooney.
2 . Spoon [ v. i.]
- See Spoom.
- To act with demonstrative or foolish fondness, as one in love.
3 . Spoon [ v. t.]
- To take up in, or as in, a spoon.

Meaning of 'spoon' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . spoon [ n]
Meaning (1):
- as much as a spoon will hold
Example in sentence:
  • he added two spoons of sugar
2 . spoon [ v]
Meaning (2):
- scoop up or take up with a spoon
Example in sentence:
  • spoon the sauce over the roast

Nearby Words:

spodomancy spodomantic spodumene spoffish spoil spoilable spoiled spoiler spoilfive spoilful

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