spoon

• اسم شائع يدل على أداة من أدوات المائدة ذات سطح مقعّر ويد مقبضة تُستخدم لتناول الطعام أو تحريكه أو قياسه. وقد يُطلق أيضاً على ما يشبهها في الشكل أو الوظيفة من الأدوات.

A common noun referring to an object, concept, or entity that can be named or identified.

1. Utensil for eatingA1formal

   An implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food.

   ملعقة

   • She used a spoon to eat her soup.
   • Please pass me a spoon for the dessert.
   • He stirred his coffee with a silver spoon.

2. A2informal

   A unit of measurement used in cooking, typically a teaspoon or tablespoon.

   ملعقة

   • Add two spoons of sugar to the mixture.
   • The recipe calls for a spoon of vanilla extract.
   • She measured the flour with a spoon.

   المرادفاتspoonful

• فعل يعني رفع شيء ونقله بملعقة، أو التلامس الحميمي والتودد (بشكل غير رسمي).

A verb meaning to lift and move something with a spoon, or to engage in amorous behavior (informal).

1. To serve or eat with a spoonA2formal

   To lift, move, or serve something using a spoon.

   غرف بالملعقة

   • She spooned the soup into bowls.
   • He spooned sugar into his coffee.
   • The chef spooned the sauce over the fish.

   المرادفاتdipdishladlescoopserve

2. To cuddle closelyB2informal

   To lie close to someone in a position resembling stacked spoons, typically for warmth or affection.

   التلاصق في وضع الملاعق

   • They spooned on the couch while watching a movie.
   • She loves to spoon with her partner on cold nights.
   • The couple spooned under the blanket to keep warm.

   المرادفاتcuddlenestlenuzzlesnuggle