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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.
2. a tablespoonful.

Origin:
1755–65; table + spoon
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ta·ble·spoon   (tā'bəl-spōōn')   
n.  
  1. A large spoon used for serving food.

  2. Abbr. T. or tbs. or tbsp. A household cooking measure equal to 3 teaspoons, or 1/2 fluid ounce (15 milliliters). See Table at measurement.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: ta·ble·spoon
Pronunciation: 'tA-b&l-"spün
Function: noun
: a unit of measure equal to 4 fluid drams or1/2 fluid ounce or 15 milliliters
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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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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