Spatula
A spatula is “a broad, flat, flexible blade used to mix, spread and lift material” including foods, drugs, plaster and paints. It derives from the Latin word for a flat piece of wood or splint (a diminutive form of the Latin spatha, meaning broadsword), and hence can also refer to a tongue depressor. The words spade (digging tool) and spathe are similarly derived. The word spatula is known to have been used in English since 1525.
Flipper (noun)
In marine mammals such as whales, a wide flat limb, adapted for swimming.
Flipper (noun)
A flat, wide, paddle-like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming.
Flipper (noun)
A flat lever in a pinball machine, triggered by the player to strike the ball and keep it in play.
Flipper (noun)
A small flat used to support a larger one.
Flipper (noun)
A type of ball bowled by a leg spin bowler, which spins backwards and skids off the pitch with a low bounce.
Flipper (noun)
Television remote control, clicker.
Flipper (noun)
The hand.
Flipper (noun)
A kind of false tooth, usually temporary.
Flipper (noun)
A kitchen spatula.
Flipper (noun)
Someone who flips, in the sense of buying a house or other asset and selling it quickly for profit.
Flipper (noun)
Someone who flips in any other sense, for example throwing a coin.
Flipper (verb)
To lift one or both flippers out of the water and slap the surface of the water.
Spatula (noun)
A kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting{{,}} or stirring food.
Spatula (noun)
A kitchen utensil consisting of a flexible surface attached to a long handle, used for scraping the sides of bowls.
Spatula (noun)
A palette knife.
Spatula (noun)
A thin hand tool, often made of handling chemicals or other materials, when weighing, etc.
Spatula (noun)
A croupier’s tool for turning up cards in a casino.