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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Abbreviation of tablespoon, a unit of measurement. abbreviation, alt-of

   "Add 3 tbsp of grilling sauce for every pound of chicken."

2. 2
   Alternative form of tbsp. alt-of, alternative

   "2 tsp vinegar / 2 Tbsp 1% milk"

Synonyms

All synonyms

tablespoontbs

Example

More examples

"Dissolve the baking powder in 1 tbsp water."

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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