Beelingo.com

English Dictionary

  • Hide translation

 spoon spoon /ˈspuːn/

noun

  1. () A piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir, serve or take up food  ( spoon )
    a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir, serve or take up food
     Use a spoon to stir sauces or scoop batter into muffin tins
    Use a spoon to stir sauces or scoop batter into muffin tins
  2. Formerly a golfing wood with an elevated face  ( spoon )
    formerly a golfing wood with an elevated face
  3. As much as a spoon will hold  ( spoon , spoonful )
    as much as a spoon will hold
     He added two spoons of sugar
    he added two spoons of sugar

verb

  1. Snuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the others  ( smooch [Vulgar] , spoon )
    snuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the others
  2. Scoop up or take up with a spoon  ( spoon )
    scoop up or take up with a spoon
     Spoon the sauce over the roast
    spoon the sauce over the roast