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noun any of the instruments or vessels commonly used in a kitchen, dairy, etc.: eating utensils; baking utensils.
any instrument, vessel, or tool serving a useful purpose: smoking utensils; fishing utensils; farming utensils.
Origin of utensil First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English (collective singular): “household articles,” from Middle French utensile, from Latin ūtēnsilia, neuter plural of ūtēnsilis “useful,” derivative of ūtī “to use”; see origin at use
synonym study for utensil 2 . See tool.
Words nearby utensil Utamaro, UTC, ut dict., ute, utend., utensil , uter-, uteralgia, uterine, uterine artery, uterine calculus
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Example sentences from the Web for utensil Two open cubbies allow you to store notebooks, writing utensil s, and papers for easy access and minimal clutter.
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While sharing food or utensil s could theoretically pose a risk for infection, no clusters have been linked to eating itself.
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“When the dog licks the utensil , wash it seven times, and rub it with earth the eighth time,” advised one hadith.
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This utensil should contain the chloride of lime solution previously mentioned.
The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) | Grant Hague
Several would have to use the one utensil successively, and, needless to say, without being washed after each use.
Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons | Henry Charles Mahoney
Everything which can be eaten with a fork should be taken with that utensil alone.
Science in the Kitchen. | Mrs. E. E. Kellogg
Her back was turned to him, she was reaching to hang a utensil on the wall, so high above her head that she stood on tiptoe.
The Bondboy | George W. (George Washington) Ogden
Hymir's daughters had thee for an utensil , and flowed into thy mouth.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
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British Dictionary definitions for utensil noun an implement, tool, or container for practical use writing utensils
Word Origin for utensil C14 utensele, via Old French from Latin ūtēnsilia necessaries, from ūtēnsilis available for use, from ūtī to use
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Words related to utensil fork, instrument, gadget, appliance, equipment, tableware, ware, knife, silverware, apparatus, convenience, spoon, contrivance, device, implement