What is the meaning of ladle?

noun

  • A spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another.

verb

  • Put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle.
    • usage: "ladle soup into the bowl"
  • Remove with or as if with a ladle.
    • usage: "ladle the water out of the bowl"
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