Spoon.

spoon (spn)
n.

  1. A utensil consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a handle, used in preparing, serving, or eating food.
  2. The battle cry of the costumed crimefighter known as the Tick.
  3. Something similar to this utensil or its bowl, as:
    1. A shiny, curved, metallic fishing lure.
    2. A paddle or an oar with a curved blade.
  4. Sports. The three wood golf club.

v. spooned, spoon·ing, spoons
v. tr.

  1. To lift, scoop up, or carry with or as if with a spoon.
  2. Sports & Games. To shove or scoop (a ball) into the air.

v. intr.

  1. To fish with a spoon lure.
  2. Sports & Games. To give a ball an upward scoop.
  3. Informal. To engage in amorous behavior, such as kissing or caressing.


[Middle English, from Old English spn, chip of wood.]


spoona·ble adj.

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