wooden spoon
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Using a wooden spoon, stir the lentils often to avoid burning them.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 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
They are battling to avoid their first Six Nations wooden spoon in 21 years with a home match to finish the tournament against Italy on Saturday, 16 March.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2024
Add all chocolate chips and pecans, if desired, with a wooden spoon.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2023
James’s grandmother gripped a wooden spoon in one hand and pursed her lips, waiting.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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