n. [ L. spatula, spathula, dim. of spatha a spatula: F. spatule. See Spade for digging. ] An implement shaped like a knife, flat, thin, and somewhat flexible, used for spreading paints, fine plasters, drugs in compounding prescriptions, etc. Cf.
a. [ NL. spatulatus. ] (Nat. Hist.) Shaped like spatula, or like a battledoor, being roundish, with a long, narrow, linear base.