n.
Pronunciation: yu ̇ - ' ten(t)-s ə l, ' yü- ˌ
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, vessels for domestic use, from Middle French utensile, from Latin utensilia, from neuter plural of utensilis useful, from uti to use
Date: 14th century
1 : an implement, instrument, or vessel used in a household and especially a kitchen
2 : a useful tool or implement
synonyms see IMPLEMENT