Primary UsesShot Glass Paddle: The circular cutouts are designed to hold shot glasses securely, allowing a server to carry and present multiple drinks at Board: It is also used for serving "flights" (tasters) of beer or other beverages in small glasses.Other Contexts: Historically, similar-looking wooden paddles with holes were used as carpet beaters or even for corporal punishment in schools. However, given the setting in your image (among kitchenware/boxes labeled "Blinkmax," a glassware brand), it is almost certainly for serving drinks.