utensil

I

(New American Roget's College Thesaurus)

n. implement, instrument; vessel, container. See instrumentality, receptacle.

II

(Roget's IV) n.

1. [An implement; especially for the kitchen ]

Syn. equipment, tool, appliance, convenience, ware(s); see also tool 1 .

See Synonym Study at implement . Kitchen utensils include: sieve, egg beater, knife, fork, spoon, measuring cup, measuring spoon, ladle, grater, spatula, pancake turner, can opener, egg slicer, meat grinder, butcher knife, paring knife, peeler, wire whisk, skewers, shears, pastry cutter, lemon squeezer, knife sharpener, coffee grinder, blender, food processor, vegetable brush, frying pan, saucepan, cake pan, pie pan, roaster, steamer, wok, mixing bowl, pan lid, rolling pin, pastry board, coffee pot, tea kettle, bread pan, cookie sheet, colander, meat thermometer, nutcracker, pepper grinder, funnel, garlic press, cutting board; pan scourer, bottle brush, dishpan, draining pan, sink strainer, dishmop.

III

(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) n.

implement, tool, instrument, fork, knife, spoon.

IV

(Roget's Thesaurus II) noun A device used to do work or perform a task: implement, instrument, tool. See MACHINE, MEANS.