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ladle

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of ladle

a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food

the chef looked around for a ladle to add the chicken broth to the pot

Synonyms of ladle

dipper, scoop, spoon

Words Related to ladle

dessertspoon, soupspoon, tablespoon, teaspoon

ladle

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of ladle

to lift out with something that holds liquid

the server ladled out the soup from a large tureen

Synonyms of ladle

bucket, dip, lade, scoop, spoon

Words Related to ladle

deplete, drain, eliminate, empty, exhaust

bleed, draw (off)

decant, draw, pump, siphon (also syphon), suction

Near Antonyms of ladle

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