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chopstick

[ chop-stik ]

noun

  1. one of a pair of thin, tapered sticks, often of wood or ivory, held in one hand between the thumb and fingers and used chiefly in China, Japan, and other Asian countries for lifting food to the mouth.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of chopstick1

1690–1700; Chinese Pidgin English chop quick ( chop-chop ) + stick 1
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Example Sentences

And each ”classic utensil set” includes a fork, spoon, knife and chopsticks, for versatility.

The launch tower sported monstrous metal arms, dubbed chopsticks, that caught the descending 232-foot booster.

“When I’m at a restaurant, I will fold up the chopstick wrapper and build a little fort with the plates and chopsticks and, like, make stuff in my hands,” he said.

The saucy cucumbers are enjoyed straight out of the container with chopsticks.

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It's clear that Sofia would have preferred not to serve food while wearing a kimono with chopsticks in her hair, while Captain's Mandarin-collared suit was hand-picked by Hammer.

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