wooden spoon
Britishnoun
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As the peaches soften, periodically crush them against the side of the saucepan with the back of a wooden spoon or a potato masher to help release their juices.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
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
Using a wooden spoon, stir the lentils often to avoid burning them.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
Tali blinked and let go of the wooden spoon in surprise, and it fell into the fire.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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