gravy boats

Spouted serving dishes

Gravy boats are small, elongated serving vessels with a spout for pouring gravy or sauce.

The boat shape—wide body tapering to a pour spout—allows easy ladling and controlled pouring.

Most have a handle on one end and sit on a saucer or attached plate to catch drips: She filled the gravy boat and set it beside the turkey.

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Dishes for main courses

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G