metal spoon

collocation in English

meaningsofmetalandspoon

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metal
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈmet.əl/us
/ˈmet̬.əl/
a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat ...
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spoon
noun[C]
uk
/spuːn/us
/spuːn/
an object consisting of a round, hollow part and a handle, used for mixing, serving, and ...
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(Definition ofmetalandspoonfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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They are managed by inserting ametalspoonunder the eyelid so the tattoo needle does not pierce the eye.
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It entails the accused to lick a hotmetalspoonand subsequently rinse the mouth with water.
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This is due to the fact that each diner is given ametalspoonalong with the chopsticks known collectively as sujeo.
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In contrast, heat conduction through solid media is an everyday occurrence (e.g. ametalspoonpartly immersed in a hot liquid).
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There is a custom that caviar should not be served with ametalspoon, because metal may impart an undesirable flavour.
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His inspiration came from observing a baker mixing bread dough with ametalspoon; soon he was toying with a mechanical counterpart.
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Topalov was able to dig the hole solely with ametalspoon.
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The parents got their own child back, thanked the elder, who told them that fairies hate metal, and that they should always keep ametalspoonnear the child.
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A skimmer, a largemetalspoonwith holes in it, is used to remove new ice as it forms and to clear slush left from making the hole.
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Unlike metal spoons, they can also be safely used without scratching the bottom of the saucepan.
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Some cooks prefer to use wooden spoons when preparing risotto because they do not transfer heat as much as metal spoons.
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Lures designed for trolling with downriggers include metal spoons that are often decorated with colour tape, and plastic or rubber squids with various colours.
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