spurtle

/ˈspɜːrtəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A short-handled spoon, typically made of wood, used for stirring porridge.

“She used a spurtle to gently stir the oatmeal.”

2. verb

To stir or mix something, especially porridge, with a spurtle.

“Stop spurtleing the soup, or it’ll become lumpy.”

Synonyms

  • ladle
  • spoon

Antonyms

  • scrape
  • stir (with force)