eatingskills
nounUK /ˈiːtɪŋ skɪlz/
US /ˈiːtɪŋ skɪlz/
The ability to eat food neatly and safely.
The toddler is practicing her eatingskills with a spoon.
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2. The way a person handles food while eating.
His eatingskills improved after he learned to use chopsticks.
3. The ability to eat without making a mess.
The teacher praised the children for their good eatingskills at lunch.
4. The physical ability to chew and swallow properly.
The doctor checked the patient's eatingskills after the surgery.