wooden spoon

noun

1. a booby prize, esp in sporting contests

Example Sentences

She was assisted by 10 other chefs in red uniforms wielding long wooden spoons to stir the food.

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

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While working as a landscape designer focusing on edibles and native plants, Berkofsky started carving wooden spoons during his free time.

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Gatland was left with an inexperienced squad and had to use young players, a situation that saw Wales slump to a first Six Nations wooden spoon in 21 years.

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Wales took the Six Nations wooden spoon for the first time in 21 years in the 2024 tournament having lost every game to finish at the foot of the table.

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