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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.  
*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
*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
*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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