chopstick

[ chop-stik ]

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noun

one of a pair of thin, tapered sticks, often of wood or ivory, held in one hand between the thumb and fingers and used chiefly in China, Japan, and other Asian countries for lifting food to the mouth.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of chopstick¹

1690–1700; Chinese Pidgin English chop quick ( chop-chop ) + stick ¹

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Example Sentences

They pause for lunch and dinner when the workers, metal plates and chopsticks in hand, file into the canteen to buy food.

From BBC

It was caught in a giant pair of mechanical arms, or "chopsticks" as part of its fifth test flight.

From BBC

“For the restaurant to post a statement indicating that me holding the sushi or me holding the chopsticks a certain way is why the sushi moved — I personally don’t agree with it,” he continued.

From Salon

And each ”classic utensil set” includes a fork, spoon, knife and chopsticks, for versatility.

From Los Angeles Times

The launch tower sported monstrous metal arms, dubbed chopsticks, that caught the descending 232-foot booster.

From Los Angeles Times

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