Collins English-English Dictionary

spoon [spuːn]

1. 1. n a metal, wooden, or plastic utensil having a shallow concave part, usually elliptical in shape, attached to a handle, used in eating or serving food, stirring, etc

2. 2. n spoonbait an angling lure for spinning or trolling, consisting of a bright piece of metal which swivels on a trace to which are attached a hook or hooks

3. 3. n [golf] a former name for a No. 3 wood

4. 4. n [informal] a foolish or useless person

5. 5. n another name for booby prize

6. 6. n [Brit] [rowing] a type of oar blade that is curved at the edges and tip to gain a firm grip on the water - Compare spade

7. 7. vt. [tr] to scoop up or transfer (food, liquid, etc) from one container to another with or as if with a spoon

8. 8. vi. [intr] [slang] [old-fashioned] to kiss and cuddle

9. 9. vi. to hollow out (a cavity or spoon-shaped bowl) (in something)

10. 10. vi. [sport] to hit (a ball) with a weak lifting motion, as in golf, cricket, etc

11. 11. vi. [Etymology] Old English spon splinter; related to Old Norse sponn spoon, chip, Old High German span