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Noun flatware has 2 senses
  1. flatware - tableware that is relatively flat and fashioned as a single piece
    --1 is a kind of
    tableware
    --1 has particulars: plate; platter; saucer
  2. flatware, silver - silverware eating utensils
    --2 is a kind of silverware

Definitions from the Web

Flatware

Description:

Flatware refers to the utensils used for serving and eating food, typically made of metal, such as stainless steel or silver. It includes items like forks, knives, spoons, and sometimes additional pieces like serving utensils.

Senses:

  1. Common (sense): Flatware can be used as a general term for all types of eating utensils, including forks, knives, and spoons.
  2. Silverware: Often used synonymously with silverware, flatware specifically refers to the utensils made of silver or silver-plated materials.

Usages:

  1. Everyday use: Families often own a set of durable stainless steel flatware for everyday meals.
  2. Formal occasions: Fine dining establishments or special events may use intricate and luxurious flatware made of silver or other precious metals.

Examples:

  1. Noun: She set the table with the finest flatware for the dinner party.
  2. Adjective: The restaurant offers a wide selection of stainless steel flatware.
  3. Verb: He carefully flatwared the table with elegant silver utensils.
  4. Adverb: She delicately arranged the flatware on the dining table.

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