(mathematics) The mathematical problem of sorting a disordered stack of pancakes in order of size when a spatula can be inserted at any point in the stack and used to flip all pancakes above it.

(US) spatula, fish slice, kitchen turner, cooking turner

One who makes pancakes, thin fried batter cakes. / A machine which does the same as (1). Also known as a pancake machine or a crepe maker.

plural of pancake slug

The slug Veronicella sloanii.

plural of pancake engine

A compact internal combustion engine consisting of stacked cylindrical sections.

(Internet slang, humorous) A manta ray.

(photography, optics, informal) A type of flat lens design.

plural of pancake lens