SPOONS

/spuːnz/
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Definition

/spuːnz/
verb
  1. To sail briskly with the wind astern, with or without sails hoisted.
noun
  1. An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle.
  2. An implement for stirring food while being prepared; a wooden spoon.
  3. A measure that will fit into a spoon; a spoonful.
verb
  1. To serve using a spoon; to transfer (something) with a spoon.
    “Sarah spooned some apple sauce onto her plate.”
  2. To flirt; to make advances; to court, to interact romantically or amorously.
  3. (of persons) To lie nestled front-to-back, following the contours of the bodies, in a manner reminiscent of stacked spoons.
adjective
  1. Foolishly infatuated with; having a romantic crush on (used with on).

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