ladle

²ladle

verb

la·dledla·dling\ˈlād-liŋ, ˈlā-d^əl-iŋ\

Definition of LADLE

transitive verb

: to take up and convey in or as if in a ladle

Examples of LADLE

1. The soup was ladled into the bowls.
2. ladling the wine into cups

First Known Use of LADLE

circa 1532

Related to LADLE

Synonyms: bucket, lade, dip, scoop, spoon

Related Words: bail; deplete, drain, eliminate, empty, exhaust; bleed, draw (off); dish; slop; decant, draw, pump, siphon (also syphon), suction

Near Antonyms: pour; fill

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Rhymes with LADLE

cradle