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runcible spoon

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun runcible spoon has 1 sense
  1. runcible spoon - a fork-like spoon with a cutting edge; coined by Edward Lear
    --1 is a kind of
    spoon

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Runcible Spoon

Definition

A runcible spoon is a type of fork-shaped utensil with a bowl-shaped end and two or three prongs. It is often considered a whimsical or fictional object rather than a practical tool.

Senses and Usages

Noun

1. A peculiar utensil with a shallow bowl and curved prongs or tines, typically used for serving or eating unconventional foods.

Example sentence: She used a runcible spoon to scoop up the brightly-colored jelly beans.

2. A term used humorously or metaphorically to refer to an unusual or absurd object.

Example sentence: The professor waved around a runcible spoon during his lecture to make a point about the complexity of modern technology.

3. In literature, especially in the works of Edward Lear, a runcible spoon is depicted as a fictional and nonsensical object with undefined functionality.

Example sentence: As Alice stepped into the quirky land of Wonderland, she came across various nonsensical items, including a runcible spoon.

Adjective

1. Describing something as quirky, whimsical, or absurd, akin to a runcible spoon.

Example sentence: The room was filled with runcible spoon decorations, adding a touch of whimsy to the party.

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