ta·ble·spoon

[tey-buhl-spoon]
noun
1.
a spoon larger than a teaspoon or a dessert spoon, used in serving food at the table and as a standard measuring unit in recipes.

Origin:
1755–65; table + spoon

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tablespoon (ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a spoon, larger than a dessertspoon, used for serving food, etc
2.  Also called: tablespoonful the amount contained in such a spoon
3.  a unit of capacity used in cooking, medicine, etc, equal to half a fluid ounce or three teaspoons

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Tablespoon is always a great word to know.
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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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Word Origin & History

tablespoon
1763, from table (n.) + spoon (n.).
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Medical Dictionary

tablespoon ta·ble·spoon (tā'bəl-sp&oomacr;n')
n.

Abbr. T, tbsp. A measure of about 15 milliliters.

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Example sentences
In the final cup, add another tablespoon of butter and all the shellfish, which
  you have removed from their shells.
Stir in lentils, broth, and remaining tablespoon mustard and cook until heated
  through.
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of
  canola oil.
Cook five minutes two tablespoons butter with one-half tablespoon finely
  chopped onion.
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