A spatula, also called an egg slice, a "turner," a flipper, or a yiwen or danny in Fiji, is a kitchen utensil with a long handle and a broad flat edge, used for lifting and turning fried foods.
In American English, the word spatula is often used to refer to a scraper.
The word spatula, known in English since 1525, is a diminutive form of the Latin term spatha, which means a broad sword (as in spatharius) or a flat piece of wood and is also the origin of the words spade (digging tool) and spathe.
Design
Spatulas have a handle that is long enough to keep the holder's hand away from what is being lifted, or flipped.
Spatula blades are often longer on the right side than the left, as this is more effective for
right-handed people. There are also
left-handed spatulas, but these are rare. Most have long slots on the blades to allow liquids to flow through, though some have holes or no perforations at all.
Spatulas are usually made of plastic or metal, with a wooden or plastic handle to insulate them from heat. Spatulas made for outdoor grilling have very long handles.
Related utensils
Peel
Putty knife
Scraper
Scoopula
Notes
Category:Cooking utensils
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