Main Entry: ¹scoop

Pronunciation: \ˈsküp\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English scope, from Middle Dutch schope; akin to Old High German skepfen to shape — more at shape

Date: 14th century

1 a : a large ladle b : a deep shovel or similar implement for digging, dipping, or shoveling c : a usually hemispherical utensil for dipping food d : a small spoon-shaped utensil or instrument for cutting or gouging
2 a : the action of scooping b : the amount contained by a scoop
3 a : a hollow place : cavity b : a part forming or surrounding an opening for channeling a fluid (as air) into a desired path
4 a : information especially of immediate interest b : beat 5b
5 : a rounded and usually low-cut neckline on a woman's garment —called also scoop neck

— scoop·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun