14
spoon(noun, verb, move, present, deliver)
11
shovel(noun, move, measure, vehicle, dig)
9
scoop(noun, verb, move, take, give)
9
trowel(noun, verb, move, measure, dig)
8
dipper(noun, measure, receptacle, scoop, shovel)
8
lade(verb, take, give, remove, raise)
7
spade(move, take, remove, raise, measure)
6
cup(noun, measure, container, shovel)
6
dip(verb, take, give, remove, raise)
5
bucket(noun, container)
5
tablespoon(noun, receptacle)
4
bail(verb, take, give, remove, raise)
4
decant(verb, transference)
3
dish out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, distribute)
3
laden
3
spatula(noun, vehicle, receptacle)
3
dish up(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
2
bag(noun, container)
2
bale
2
casting ladle(expression, idiom)
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