Pronunciation

/ˈspɜːrtəl/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A spurtle is a traditional Scottish kitchen tool used for stirring oatmeal or porridge.

Examples

1. “She stirred the porridge with a wooden spurtle.”

2. “The spurtle’s unique shape helps prevent lumps in the oatmeal.”

Synonyms

1. Stirrer

2. Stirring stick

Antonyms

1. N/A

Additional Information

Spurtles are often made of wood and have a long, slender shape that makes them ideal for stirring thick mixtures without causing splashing.