slotted spoon
noun/ˌslɒtɪd ˈspuːn/
/ˌslɑːtɪd ˈspuːn/
- a large spoon with holes in it for taking pieces of solid food out of liquid
- Remove the onion from the oil with a slotted spoon.
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