spatula

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Loosen the edges with a metal spatula and flip the crêpe over using your fingers or the spatula, then cook the other side for about 15 seconds, or until lightly browned.

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  1. noun A small implement having a broad, flat, flexible blade that is used to mix, spread, or lift material.
  2. noun A device, such as a small wooden paddle, used to press down the tongue during an examination of the mouth or throat.

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  1. Latin, flat piece of wood, splint, diminutive of spatha, broadsword; see spathe.

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  1. from Latin spatula, also spathula, diminutive of spatha, from Greek σπάθη, a broad blade, a spatula, a paddle: see spade, spathe. Cf. spatule, spattle, spittle.
 

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