scoop

¹scoop

noun \ˈsküp\

Definition of SCOOP

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

Examples of SCOOP

1. a backhoe with a large scoop
2. The story turned out to be the political scoop of the year.
3. She always knows the scoop.
4. Here's the scoop on how to clean leather.

Origin of SCOOP

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to SCOOP

Synonyms: dipper, ladle, spoon

Related Words: skimmer; dessertspoon, soupspoon, tablespoon, teaspoon

Near Antonyms: ancient history, open secret

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Rhymes with SCOOP

bloop, coop, croup, droop, drupe, dupe, goop, group, hoop, loop, loupe, poop, roup, sloop, snoop, soup, stoop, stoup, stupe, swoop, troop, troupe, whoop