noun.
Eating utensils; cutlery, such as forks, knives and spoons.
noun.plates, dishes and other relatively flatcrockery.
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noun.
tableware that is relatively flat and fashioned as a single piece
noun.
silverware eating utensils
Word Usage
"Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled flatware sets immediately and contact the company to return the product and obtain a free replacement."