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tablespoon

ta·ble·spoon

tablespoon

 
pronunciation:
teI bl spun
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: an amount equal to one half of a fluid ounce or three teaspoons. A tablespoon is used in cooking to measure ingredients. (abbreviation: tbs.)
I need three tablespoons of butter in this recipe.
 
definition 2: a large spoon used for serving or eating soup or stew.
 
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