v. i. | 1. | (Naut.) See Spoom. |
n. | 1. | An implement consisting of a small bowl (usually a shallow oval) with a handle, used especially in preparing or eating food. |
| 2. | (Fishing) Anything which resembles a spoon in shape; esp. (Fishing), a spoon bait. |
| 3. | Fig.: A simpleton; a spooney. |
| 4. | (Golf) A wooden club with a lofted face. |
v. t. | 1. | To take up in, or as in, a spoon. |
| 2. | (Fishing) To catch by fishing with a spoon bait. |
| 3. | In croquet, golf, etc., to push or shove (a ball) with a lifting motion, instead of striking with an audible knock. |
v. i. | 1. | To act with demonstrative or foolish fondness, as one in love. |
| 1. | To fish with a spoon bait. |
| 2. | In croquet, golf, etc., to spoon a ball. |
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