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Ladle
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a type of large spoon with a long handle and a deep bowl, particularly used for serving liquid food
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.
to ladle
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to serve or transfer a liquid or food using a ladle
Example
The chef used a ladle to cream off the froth from the top of the soup.
She dipped her ladle into the pot to serve the soup into bowls.
The chef used a ladle to take up a portion of soup for tasting.
The chef used a ladle to carefully scoop up the soup and pour it into the bowl for serving.
Using a large ladle, the cook laded hearty portions of the beef stew into each diner's plate.
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