"slotted spoon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: slotted spoons [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} slotted spoon (plural slotted spoons)
  1. A large spoon with slots in it used to drain food. Categories (topical): Kitchenware
    Sense id: en-slotted_spoon-en-noun-jXvVZMkU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "2013 February 17, Anissa Helou, The Observer:",
          "text": "Using a slotted spoon, remove the peel and nuts from the syrup; set aside.",
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