WOODEN SPOON


Meaning of WOODEN SPOON in English

(~s)

1.

A ~ 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 ~, they come last in a race or competition. (BRIT)

Jarvis took the ~ in the first tournament.

N-COUNT: usu the N in sing

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