WOODEN SPOON


Meaning of WOODEN SPOON in English

( wooden spoons)

1.

A wooden spoon is a spoon that is used for stirring sauces and for mixing ingredients in cooking. It is made of wood and has a long handle.

N-COUNT

2.

If someone gets the wooden spoon , they come last in a race or competition. ( BRIT )

Jarvis took the wooden spoon in the first tournament.

N-COUNT : usu the N in sing

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