Spatula
English Meaning
An implement shaped like a knife, flat, thin, and somewhat flexible, used for spreading paints, fine plasters, drugs in compounding prescriptions, etc. Cf. Palette knife, under Palette.
- A small implement having a broad, flat, flexible blade that is used to mix, spread, or lift material.
- A device, such as a small wooden paddle, used to press down the tongue during an examination of the mouth or throat.