wooden spoon

/ˌwʊdn spun/
/ˈwʊdɪn spun/
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Other forms: wooden spoons

Definitions of wooden spoon
  1. noun
    a spoon made of wood
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    type of:
    spoon
    a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
    woodenware
    ware for domestic use made of wood
  2. noun
    a booby prize consisting of a spoon made of wood
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    type of:
    booby prize
    a prize given to one who finishes last in a contest
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