ladle

UK
/ˈleɪ.dl/
US
/ˈleɪ.dl/

Translations

ladlenoun
ladles
pl
UK
/ˈleɪ.dl/
US
/ˈleɪ.dl/
She used a ladle to serve the soup.
Она использовала половник, чтобы разлить суп.
Additional translations
Synonyms
ladleverb
ladled
Past Simple
ladled
Past Participle
ladling
Gerund
UK
/ˈleɪ.dl̩/
US
/ˈleɪ.dl̩/
She ladled soup into the bowls.
Она черпала суп в миски.
Additional translations
Synonyms
scoop out
ladle out
dole out
dish out
ladleadjective
UK
/ˈleɪ.dl̩/
US
/ˈleɪ.dl̩/
Used attributively; generally non-gradable (e.g., “ladle furnace”).

Definitions

ladlenoun
A large, long-handled spoon with a deep bowl, used for serving soup, stew, or other liquids.
She used a ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
A container used in a foundry to transport and pour out molten metal.
The workers carefully maneuvered the ladle to pour the molten iron into the mold.
ladleverb
To serve or transfer liquid or semi-liquid food using a ladle.
She ladled the soup into bowls for the guests.
To distribute or bestow something in large quantities.
The supervisor ladled out praise to the entire team.
ladleadjective
Relating to or designed for use with a ladle.
The new ladle furnace improves steel quality.