utensil
Use Utensil in a sentence
səl noun
1.
any of the instruments or vessels commonly used in a kitchen, dairy, etc.: eating utensils; baking utensils.
2.
any instrument, vessel, or tool serving a useful purpose: smoking utensils; fishing utensils; farming utensils.
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| —n | |
| an implement, tool, or container for practical use: writing utensils | |
| [C14 utensele, via Old French from Latin ūtēnsilia necessaries, from ūtēnsilis available for use, from ūtī to use] | |
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Utensil
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Word Origin & History
utensil
late 14c., from O.Fr. utensile "implement," from L. utensilia "materials, things for use," noun use of neut. pl. of utensilis "fit for use," from uti (see use).
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Example sentences
However, the seller must collect sales tax when selling these items with an eating utensil.
There is no risk from short exposure such as after a fast kiss or when sharing an eating utensil.
For example: good table manners may start with using the right utensil and never speaking with your mouth full.
But whichever kind of writing utensil you choose, be sure that you can grip it comfortably.
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