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splade

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -eɪd

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noun

Meaning 1

A spork that is sharp along one edge or both edges, enabling it to be used as a knife, a fork and a spoon.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand

Examples

  • 2002, Morven F Ball, Developmental Coordination Disorder http://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN1843100908&id=C1yzHzIrgxMC&pg=PA38&lpg=PA38&sig=_LRarnsyr-a6oZswikqcT1NFOIE A splade (see Figure 7.2) can be used if there is a problem with coordinating a knife and fork.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the brand name Splayd. A blend of spoon (or spork) and blade.