spoon

A2
Pronunciation
/spuːn/
/spun/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle.

2 Definition

An implement for stirring food while being prepared; a wooden spoon.

3 Definition

A measure that will fit into a spoon; a spoonful.

4 Definition

A wooden-headed golf club with moderate loft, similar to the modern three wood.

5 Definition

An oar.

6 Definition

A type of metal lure resembling the concave head of a tablespoon.

7 Definition

A spoon excavator.

8 Definition

A simpleton, a spooney.

9 Definition

A safety handle on a hand grenade, a trigger.

10 Definition

A metaphoric unit of energy available to cope with problems.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To serve using a spoon; to transfer (something) with a spoon.

Example Sentences
  • Sarah spooned some apple sauce onto her plate.
2 Definition

To flirt; to make advances; to court, to interact romantically or amorously.

3 Definition

(of persons) To lie nestled front-to-back, following the contours of the bodies, in a manner reminiscent of stacked spoons.

4 Definition

To hit (the ball) weakly, pushing it with a lifting motion, instead of striking with an audible knock.

5 Definition

To fish with a concave spoon bait.

6 Definition

To catch by fishing with a concave spoon bait.

7 Definition

To sail briskly with the wind astern, with or without sails hoisted.