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ladle
Synonyms and Antonyms of ladle
a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food the chef hunted for a ladle to add the chicken broth to the pot Synonyms dipper, spoon, scoopRelated Words skimmer; dessertspoon, soupspoon, tablespoon, teaspoon
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ladle
Synonyms and Antonyms of ladle
to lift out with something that holds liquid the server ladled out the soup from a large tureen Synonyms bucket, lade, dip, scoop, spoonRelated Words bail; deplete, drain, eliminate, empty, exhaust; bleed, draw (off); dish; slop; decant, draw, pump, siphon (also syphon), suctionNear Antonyms pour; fill
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