fish slice

noun

a broad-bladed kitchen implement with a long handle, for turning fish in frying.
Chiefly British. a broad-bladed implement for serving fish at table.

Origin of fish slice

First recorded in 1885–90

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

Fish should always be helped with a silver fish-slice, and your own portion of it divided by the fork aided by a piece of bread.
Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness | Arthur Martine
With the aid of a tablespoon and a fish-slice, he managed to get the pancake reversed.
Mrs. Bindle | Hebert Jenkins
As soon as they rise to the surface, remove them with a fish-slice, and drain them on kitchen paper.
The Skilful Cook | Mary Harrison
In such dishes, a large fish-slice is of great assistance in putting in and taking out of the bags the cooked food.
Paper-bag Cookery | Vera Serkoff
Change the cloths daily until the cheese looks mellow, then put into the rush shape with the fish slice.
The Complete Book of Cheese | Robert Carlton Brown

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