utensil
Spoon or spatula
A utensil is a tool or implement, especially one used in the kitchen for preparing or eating food: cooking utensils, eating utensils.
The word covers knives, forks, spoons, spatulas, ladles, and similar handheld equipment.
Outside the kitchen, utensil appears in phrases like writing utensils for pens and pencils, though this sounds slightly formal.
Flat-bladed kitchen tool
- whiskLooped wire mixer
- colanderKitchen bowl for draining
- graterFood-shredding kitchen tool
- peelerSkin-removing utensil
ladle · tongs · sieve · potato-masher · skimmer · funnel · zester · juicer
Tined eating tool
- spoonEating utensil for liquids
- knifeSharp cutting utensil
- chopsticksPaired wooden eating implements
- plateFlat dish for food
bowl · glass · napkin · placemat · tablecloth · tumbler · mug · teacup
spatula
Flat-bladed kitchen tool
peeler · ladle · tongs · sieve · potato-masher · skimmer · funnel · zester · juicer · corkscrew
fork
Tined eating tool
- spoonEating utensil for liquids
- knifeSharp cutting utensil
- chopsticksPaired wooden eating implements
plate · bowl · glass · napkin · placemat · tablecloth · tumbler · mug · teacup · saucer
hammer
Tool for striking nails
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
chisel · saw · drill · level · spanner · ratchet · vise · mallet · awl · trowel
pen
Ink-filled writing tool
- pencilGraphite writing instrument
- stylusPointed implement for marking
- markerSomething that signals location
brush · quill · eraser · sharpener · ruler · compass · protractor · highlighter · inkwell · nib
- objectsbasket, bowl, bucket, jar, jug
- designed objectschair, lamp, poster, vase, clock
- U-wordsugly, ultimate, ultra, umbrella, unable
- metalworkblacksmithing, gilding, silversmithing, enamel, metal crafts
- devicesdevice, gadget, smartphone, tablet, laptop
- cleanableglass, ceramic, porcelain, countertop, floor
utensilappliance
Powered household device
machine · power tool · food processor · electronic device · machinery
utensilornament
Thing that beautifies
decoration · decorative object · objet d'art · centerpiece · knickknack
- kitchen utensilsHandheld food preparation implements
- cooking utensilsTools for food preparation
- eating utensilsHandheld tools for meals
- serving utensilsTools for portioning food
- dining utensilsImplements for eating food
- wooden utensilCarved kitchen implement