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spatulas
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a kitchen tool with a broad and flat part on one end, used for turning and lifting food
A spatula is a versatile kitchen tool used for flipping or lifting food. It typically consists of a flat, broad blade made of metal, silicone, plastic, or wood, attached to a long handle for easy manipulation. Spatulas come in various shapes and sizes, with some having straight edges while others have tapered or angled edges. They are used for tasks such as flipping pancakes, burgers, or eggs and lifting cookies or baked goods off baking sheets.
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a turner with a narrow flexible blade
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a flat, blade-like tool used by artists to mix paints, spread materials evenly, and scrape paint from surfaces
A spatula is a tool with a flat, often flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or applying materials such as paint or plaster. It typically has a handle and a blade that can be straight or curved. Artists use spatulas to blend colors, create textures, and apply thick layers of paint or other materials on surfaces. They can also be used to scrape and clean surfaces. Spatulas come in various sizes and shapes, making them suitable for different techniques and effects in painting and other artistic works.