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wooden spoon

British  

noun

  1. a booby prize, esp in sporting contests

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Other items such as an Oxo wooden spoon set, a Le Creuset wine stopper and Wusthof shears - all bought on Amazon - were photographed inside the motorhome.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

She said she scared the bear away by screaming and banging a pot with a wooden spoon.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

Wales have not won a Six Nations match since 2023, when they narrowly avoided the wooden spoon thanks to a 29-17 victory away to an error-strewn Italy.

From Barron's Jan. 26, 2026

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and pork sausage together, breaking them up with a wooden spoon.

From Salon Apr. 7, 2025

Hot Pie was stirring the kettles with a long wooden spoon when Arya returned to the kitchens.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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