Meaning of the word "wooden spoon" in English
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wooden spoon
US /ˈwʊd.ən ˌspuːn/
UK /ˈwʊd.ən ˌspuːn/
Noun
1.
a spoon made of wood, used for mixing and stirring food
Example:
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She stirred the soup with a wooden spoon.
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Always use a wooden spoon when cooking with non-stick pans.
2.
a symbolic award given to the team or individual finishing last in a competition, especially in rugby or cricket
Example:
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The team was awarded the wooden spoon after losing every match.
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No one wants to win the wooden spoon in the Six Nations Championship.
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