utensil
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uten·sil (yo̵̅o̅ ten′səl)
noun
- any implement or container ordinarily used as in a kitchen
- an implement or tool, as for use in farming
Etymology: ME utensele < MFr utensile < L utensilia, materials, utensils < neut. pl. of utensilis, fit for use < uti, to use
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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utensil
n.
An implement; especially for the kitchen
Kitchen utensils include: sieve, egg beater, knife, fork, spoon, measuring cup, measuring spoon, ladle, grater, spatula, pancake turner, can opener, egg slicer, meat grinder, butcher knife, paring knife, peeler, wire whisk, skewers, shears, pastry cutter, lemon squeezer, knife sharpener, coffee grinder, blender, food processor, vegetable brush, frying pan, saucepan, cake pan, pie pan, roaster, steamer, wok, mixing bowl, pan lid, rolling pin, pastry board, coffee pot, tea kettle, bread pan, cookie sheet, colander, meat thermometer, nutcracker, pepper grinder, funnel, garlic press, cutting board; pan scourer, bottle brush, dishpan, draining pan, sink strainer, dishmop.
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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Converse of object
- cook: We lost clothes, money which had been hidden in the house for dowry, cooking utensils, even chickens.
Adjective modifier
- cooking: Linen, towels, and all cooking utensils including pots and pans, cutlery is provided.
Modifies a noun
- drawer: Think about a utensils drawer next to the hob, it will make cooking that much easier.
Noun used with modifier
- cooking: Clothing weaponry cooking utensils all had to be in keeping with the period.
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