spatula
nounfeminine/ɨʃpɐˈtulɐ/medium
es·pa·tu·la
Definition
A tool with a flexible, wide blade, used for spreading, mixing, or removing materials (in cooking, painting, etc.).
Use a spatula to spread the batter on the tray.
The painter cleaned the canvas with a spatula.
Common collocations
kitchen spatulapainter's spatula
Etymology
Do latim 'spatha' (espada larga), através do italiano 'spatola'.