HyperDic: wooden_spoon

English > 2 senses of the expression wooden spoon:
NOUNartifactwooden spoona booby prize consisting of a spoon made of wood
artifactwooden spoona spoon made of wood
English > wooden spoon: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA booby prize consisting of a spoon made of wood.
RegionUnited Kingdom, UK, U.K., Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great BritainA monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles
Broaderbooby prizeA prize given to one who finishes last in a contest
English > wooden spoon: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA spoon made of wood.
BroaderspoonA piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle
woodenwareware for domestic use made of wood

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