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The correct spelling is spoons.
How to pronounce spoons
/spuːnz/
verbIPA: /spuːnz/
Say it like: Spoo-ns
The correct spelling is spoons. 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.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To sail briskly with the wind astern, with or without sails hoisted.
- 2.To serve using a spoon; to transfer (something) with a spoon.
- 3.To flirt; to make advances; to court, to interact romantically or amorously.
- 4.(of persons) To lie nestled front-to-back, following the contours of the bodies, in a manner reminiscent of stacked spoons.
- 5.To hit (the ball) weakly, pushing it with a lifting motion, instead of striking with an audible knock.
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.
- 4.A wooden-headed golf club with moderate loft, similar to the modern three wood.
- 5.An oar.
adjective
- 1.Foolishly infatuated with; having a romantic crush on (used with on).
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