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Ladle
01
a type of large spoon with a long handle and a deep bowl, particularly used for serving liquid food
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
ladles
What is a "ladle"?
A ladle is a kitchen utensil used for serving and portioning liquids, such as soups, stews, sauces, or beverages. It typically consists of a long handle attached to a deep, bowl-shaped scoop at one end. Ladles come in various sizes and materials, including stainless steel, plastic, or silicone, and may have a round or oval-shaped bowl.
Examples
She used a ladle to serve the soup into bowls.
to ladle
01
to serve or transfer a liquid or food using a ladle
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
ladle
3rd person singular
ladles
Present participle
ladling
Past simple
ladled
Past participle
ladled
Examples
She ladles the sauce onto the pasta, ensuring each strand is coated evenly.
