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spooned

The correct spelling is spooned.

How to pronounce spooned

verb

Say it like: Spoo-ned

The correct spelling is spooned. To sail briskly with the wind astern, with or without sails hoisted. For example: "Sarah spooned some apple sauce onto her plate."

Usage Examples

Sarah spooned some apple sauce onto her plate.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To sail briskly with the wind astern, with or without sails hoisted.
  2. 2.To serve using a spoon; to transfer (something) with a spoon.
  3. 3.To flirt; to make advances; to court, to interact romantically or amorously.
  4. 4.(of persons) To lie nestled front-to-back, following the contours of the bodies, in a manner reminiscent of stacked spoons.
  5. 5.To hit (the ball) weakly, pushing it with a lifting motion, instead of striking with an audible knock.

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