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| | There are many subtypes of these utensils, typically designed for specific purposes. Some of these are listed below. | | 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. | + | 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== | | ==Forks== |
| | + | [[File:Forks.jpg|thumbnail|Assorted forks]] |
| | *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> | | *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> |
| | *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> | | *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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| | ==Spoons== | | ==Spoons== |
| | + | [[File:Spoon.jpg|thumbnail|A teaspoon]] |
| | *Teaspoon - basic spoon, intended for stirring drinks and eating<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant</ref> | | *Teaspoon - basic spoon, intended for stirring drinks and eating<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant</ref> |
| | *Tablespoon - larger than a teaspoon, intended for serving food<ref name="rancelab">https://www.rancelab.com/blog/different-types-cutlery-restaurant</ref> | | *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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| | {{reflist}} | | {{reflist}} |
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| − | [[Category:Food and Drink]] | + | [[Category:Cutlery|*]] |