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ladle

/ˈleɪdəl/
noun
  1. A large, deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving liquids such as soup or sauce.
    • The chef dipped the ladle into the pot of chili.
    • She used a ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
    • Please pass me the ladle so I can pour the gravy.
Synonyms
dipperspoonscoop
verb
  1. To serve or transfer (a liquid) using a ladle.
    • He ladled the stew into each plate carefully.
    • The cook ladled the hot broth over the noodles.
    • She ladled the punch into cups for the guests.
Synonyms
servedish
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