Definition

Noun: 1. A kitchen utensil: A fish slice is a hand-held kitchen tool with a broad, flat, and usually slotted or perforated blade attached to a handle. It is designed for lifting, turning, and serving delicate foods, especially fish, from a frying pan, skillet, or baking tray.

Usage

The fish slice is used primarily in cooking and serving. Its broad surface supports fragile items, while slots or holes allow liquids like oil or butter to drain away.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Use a fish slice to carefully turn the fillets in the pan.
  • She lifted the cookies from the baking sheet with a fish slice.
  • A good fish slice is essential for a perfectly fried egg.

Advanced Usage

• While traditionally for fish, the term is commonly used for the utensil regardless of the food being handled.
• In some regions, this tool may be called a "spatula" (particularly in British English), though a spatula can also refer to a utensil with a flexible blade for spreading.

Variants and Related Words

• Spatula (n): A general term for a broad, flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting. In some contexts, it is synonymous with a fish slice.
• Turner (n): Another general term for a kitchen tool used to turn or lift food.

Synonyms

• Kitchen turner
• Flipper (informal, especially in North American English for a solid version)

Notes on Meaning

The core meaning is specific to the kitchen utensil. The term is a compound noun ("fish" + "slice") and is not used idiomatically or as a phrasal verb. Its function defines its name.

Noun

1. a food turner with a broad blade used for turning or serving fish or other food that is cooked in a frying pan