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'''Cutlery''' is a kind of [[dish]] used to manipulate [[food]]. There are three types of cutlery.  
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'''Cutlery''' is a kind of utensil used to manipulate [[food]]. There are three main types of cutlery.  
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*forks, that are shaped like a small pitchfork, used for spearing solid food
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*fork: a pronged implement used for spearing solid food
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*spoons, shaped like tiny shovels, used for scooping food
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*spoon: a solid scoop used for picking up small pieces of food, or liquids
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*knives, shaped like minuscule swords, used for cutting food
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*knife: a sharp, edged implement, used for cutting food
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There are many subtypes of these utensils, typically designed for specific purposes. Some of these are listed below.
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There are also some other types of utensils, and hybrid options. For example, a "spork" is a utensil which is roughly the shape of a spoon, but the front of the bowl is partially cut away to form short, fork-like tines.
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==Forks==
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*Dinner fork - all-purpose fork intended for eating solid foods. (about 7 inches long)<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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*Salad fork - a slightly shorter fork with outer tines which are wider and longer than the inner ones, and typically notched.<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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*Dessert fork - similar to a salad fork in size, but generally missing the notches.<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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*Fish fork - a fork with uniform tines, intended for serving and holding fish.<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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*Sea food fork (also known as a crab fork or lobster fork) - a small two-pronged fork with a curved scraper on the other end of the handle. Intended for eating crustaceans.<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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*Toast Serving Fork - an obscure utensil from the Victorian era, used for serving rolls<ref>https://www.veranda.com/food-recipes/g29123611/types-of-cutlery/?slide=5</ref>
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==Spoons==
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*Teaspoon - basic spoon, intended for stirring drinks and eating<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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*Tablespoon - larger than a teaspoon, intended for serving food<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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*Place spoon - an all-purpose spoon which is larger than a teaspoon, but smaller than a tablespoon. It is intended for general eating purposes.<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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*Soup spoon - a larger, rounded spoon used for eating soups. An elongated version is used for soups which contain meat, vegetables, and other larger objects.<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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*Sundae spoon - a spoon with an unusually long handle, intended for reaching down into sundae glasses and eating liquid or semi-liquid foods<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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*Fruit spoon - offers an elongated bowl and a pointed tip which in intended for use cutting eating fruits like grapes, oranges and melons.<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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*Chocolate Muddler Spoon - a long-handled spoon with a round bowl, intended for mixing and serving hot chocolate.<ref>https://www.sterlingflatwarefashions.com/Utensils/ServC2.html</ref>
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==Knives==
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*Dinner knife - the typical, all purpose utensil if a special-purpose knife is not available. (9-10 inches long)<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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*Steak knife - shorter and sharper than a dinner knife, sometimes serrated. (4-6 inches long)<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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*Luncheon knife - a slightly smaller version of the dinner knife, used with other luncheon dishes.<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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*Fruit knife - a narrow blade with a pointed tip, which may be serrated or slightly curved. (6.5-7.25 inches long)<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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*Butter knife - a blunt-ended utensil intended for use spreading butter on bread without scraping the bread. (5-6 inches long)<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant/<ref>
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==References==
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Revision as of 21:32, April 22, 2020

Cutlery is a kind of utensil used to manipulate food. There are three main types of cutlery.

  • fork: a pronged implement used for spearing solid food
  • spoon: a solid scoop used for picking up small pieces of food, or liquids
  • knife: a sharp, edged implement, used for cutting food

There are many subtypes of these utensils, typically designed for specific purposes. Some of these are listed below.

There are also some other types of utensils, and hybrid options. For example, a "spork" is a utensil which is roughly the shape of a spoon, but the front of the bowl is partially cut away to form short, fork-like tines.

Forks

  • Dinner fork - all-purpose fork intended for eating solid foods. (about 7 inches long)Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag

Spoons

  • Teaspoon - basic spoon, intended for stirring drinks and eatingCite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag

Knives

References

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