tablespoons

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Noun tablespoon has 2 senses

tablespoon, tablespoonful - as much as a tablespoon will hold
--₁ is a kind of containerful
tablespoon - a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving
--₂ is a kind of spoon

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Term: tablespoons

Description:

Tablespoons are a unit of measurement commonly used in cooking and baking to measure larger quantities of ingredients. They are larger than teaspoons but smaller than cups. It is represented by the abbreviation "tbsp" or "T".

Senses and Usages:

1. Countable Noun - Measurement:

In this sense, a tablespoon refers to a specific measurement used in recipes and cooking. It is equal to approximately 15 milliliters or three teaspoons.

Example Sentence: In the recipe, add two tablespoons of sugar for added sweetness.

2. Plural Noun - Utensils:

Tablespoons can also refer to the utensils used for serving or stirring food. They have a larger bowl and longer handle compared to teaspoons.

Example Sentence: She used the tablespoons to serve the soup into individual bowls.