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tablespoon

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tablespoon /ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/ noun
plural tablespoons
tablespoon
/ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/
noun
plural tablespoons
Britannica Dictionary definition of TABLESPOON
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: a spoon that is used by cooks for measuring dry and liquid ingredients and that holds an amount equal to ¹/₂ fluid ounce or three teaspoons
: the amount that a tablespoon will hold : tablespoonful
abbreviation tb., tbs., tbsp.
: a fairly large spoon that is used for serving or eating food compare teaspoon