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Schaumkelle

skimmer

noun SHOWM-ke-le Rare

Also means

slotted spoon

Usage Note

Schaumkelle is a large flat spoon with holes or a mesh surface used to skim foam from stocks and soups or to lift food from deep fat. Also called Schaumlöffel; the holes allow liquid to drain back into the pot.

Examples

"Mit der Schaumkelle schöpfte sie den Schaum von der kochenden Brühe ab."

Natural Translation

She skimmed the foam off the boiling broth with the skimmer.

Literal Translation

With the skimmer scooped she the foam from the boiling broth off.

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