The colonial family owned few eating utensils. They had no forks and only a few spoons made from pewter, a type of metal. The dinnerware included pewter plates, wooden mugs, and "trenchers," which were wooden bowls with handles.

Based on the paragraph above, what is the meaning of the word utensils?
A.
carpenter's tools
B.
farm equipment
C.
tools used during a meal
D.
furniture for the house