Spatula (noun)

1. A utensil consisting of a flat, broad blade and a handle, used for lifting, turning, and spreading food during cooking.
2. A tool used for spreading or mixing materials.

Origin:

Mid 18th century: from latin spatula "a flat piece of wood or metal", diminutive of spatha "a broad flat blade".

Examples:

1. She used a spatula to flip the pancakes.
2. He used a spatula to spread the butter on the toast.
3. The cake decorator used a spatula to smooth the icing on the cake.
4. The artist used a spatula to mix the paint.
5. A spatula is a handy tool for spreading frosting on a cake.