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Meaning of spoon rest

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

spoon

Pronunciation:/spuːn//spun/

noun

Definitions

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

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

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

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

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: Sarah spooned some apple sauce onto her plate.

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

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

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