u|ten|sil

u|ten|sil
u|ten|sil «yoo TEHN suhl», noun.
1. a container or implement used for practical purposes: »

eating utensils. Pots, pans, kettles, and mops are kitchen utensils.

2. an instrument or tool used for some special purpose; implement. Pens and pencils are writing utensils.
[< Old French utensile, learned borrowing from Medieval Latin, noun use of neuter of Latin ūtēnsilis usable, that may be used < ūtī to use]

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