Tbsp.

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of tbsp. alt-of, alternative

    "2 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard / 2 tsp. milk / ½ tsp. black pepper / 1 Tbsp. capers, drained"

Synonyms

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tablespoontbs

Example

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"2 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard / 2 tsp. milk / ½ tsp. black pepper / 1 Tbsp. capers, drained"

Etymology

Capitalized, while leaving tsp. in lower case, to emphasize that the larger tablespoon, rather than the smaller teaspoon, is wanted.

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