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Spatula vs Scraper - What's the difference?

spatula | scraper |

Scraper is a synonym of spatula.



As nouns the difference between spatula and scraper

is that spatula is a kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting, or stirring food while scraper is an instrument with which anything is scraped.

spatula

English

Noun

  • A kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting or stirring food.
  • (North America) A kitchen utensil consisting of a flexible surface attached to a long handle, used for scraping the sides of bowls.
  • (dated) A palette knife.
  • (chemistry) A thin hand tool, often made of nickel, for handling chemicals or other materials, when weighing, etc.

    • Synonyms

    * (kitchen utensil for turning and lifting) fish slice, turner * (kitchen utensil for scraping) scraper, dough scraper

    Derived terms

    * spatular * spatulous

    Related terms

    * spatulate

    scraper

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An instrument with which anything is scraped.
  • An instrument by which the soles of shoes are cleaned from mud and the like, by drawing them across it.
  • An instrument drawn by oxen or horses, similar to a plow, that is used for scraping up earth in making or repairing roads, digging cellars, building canals, etc.
  • An instrument having two or three sharp sides or edges for cleaning the planks, masts, or decks of a ship.
  • In the printing press, a board or blade, the edge of which is made to rub over the tympan sheet, thus producing an impression.
  • One who scrapes horns.
  • One who plays awkwardly on a violin.
  • One who acquires avariciously and saves penuriously.

    • Anagrams

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