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la​dle
noun
la·​dle
ˈlā-dᵊl

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • a deep-bowled long-handled spoon used especially for dipping up and conveying liquids
  • something resembling a ladle in form or function
verb
la​dled; la​dling ˈlā-dᵊl-iŋ ˈlād-liŋ

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Other Words
Noun
  • la​dle​ful ˈlā-dᵊl-ˌfu̇l noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
dipper scoop spoon
Synonyms: Verb
bucket dip lade scoop spoon
Examples
Noun
  • //the chef looked around for a ladle to add the chicken broth to the pot
Verb
  • //The soup was ladled into the bowls.
  • //ladling the wine into cups
First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
circa 1532, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English ladel, from Old English hlædel, from hladan
ladle
noun

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)


la​dle
noun
la·​dle
ˈlā-dᵊl

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • a deep-bowled long-handled spoon used especially for dipping up and conveying liquids
  • something resembling a ladle in form or function
verb
la​dled; la​dling ˈlā-dᵊl-iŋ ˈlād-liŋ

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Other Words
Noun
  • la​dle​ful ˈlā-dᵊl-ˌfu̇l noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
dipper scoop spoon
Synonyms: Verb
bucket dip lade scoop spoon
Examples
Noun
  • //the chef looked around for a ladle to add the chicken broth to the pot
Verb
  • //The soup was ladled into the bowls.
  • //ladling the wine into cups
First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
circa 1532, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English ladel, from Old English hlædel, from hladan
ladle
noun

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)


la​dle
noun
la·​dle
ˈlā-dᵊl

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • a deep-bowled long-handled spoon used especially for dipping up and conveying liquids
  • something resembling a ladle in form or function
verb
la​dled; la​dling ˈlā-dᵊl-iŋ ˈlād-liŋ

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Other Words
Noun
  • la​dle​ful ˈlā-dᵊl-ˌfu̇l noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
dipper scoop spoon
Synonyms: Verb
bucket dip lade scoop spoon
Examples
Noun
  • //the chef looked around for a ladle to add the chicken broth to the pot
Verb
  • //The soup was ladled into the bowls.
  • //ladling the wine into cups
First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
circa 1532, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English ladel, from Old English hlædel, from hladan
ladle
noun

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)


la​dle
noun
la·​dle
ˈlā-dᵊl

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • a deep-bowled long-handled spoon used especially for dipping up and conveying liquids
  • something resembling a ladle in form or function
verb
la​dled; la​dling ˈlā-dᵊl-iŋ ˈlād-liŋ

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Other Words
Noun
  • la​dle​ful ˈlā-dᵊl-ˌfu̇l noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
dipper scoop spoon
Synonyms: Verb
bucket dip lade scoop spoon
Examples
Noun
  • //the chef looked around for a ladle to add the chicken broth to the pot
Verb
  • //The soup was ladled into the bowls.
  • //ladling the wine into cups
First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
circa 1532, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English ladel, from Old English hlædel, from hladan
ladle
noun

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)


la​dle
noun
la·​dle
ˈlā-dᵊl

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • a deep-bowled long-handled spoon used especially for dipping up and conveying liquids
  • something resembling a ladle in form or function
verb
la​dled; la​dling ˈlā-dᵊl-iŋ ˈlād-liŋ

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Other Words
Noun
  • la​dle​ful ˈlā-dᵊl-ˌfu̇l noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
dipper scoop spoon
Synonyms: Verb
bucket dip lade scoop spoon
Examples
Noun
  • //the chef looked around for a ladle to add the chicken broth to the pot
Verb
  • //The soup was ladled into the bowls.
  • //ladling the wine into cups
First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
circa 1532, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English ladel, from Old English hlædel, from hladan
ladle
noun

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)


la​dle
noun
la·​dle
ˈlā-dᵊl

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • a deep-bowled long-handled spoon used especially for dipping up and conveying liquids
  • something resembling a ladle in form or function
verb
la​dled; la​dling ˈlā-dᵊl-iŋ ˈlād-liŋ

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Other Words
Noun
  • la​dle​ful ˈlā-dᵊl-ˌfu̇l noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
dipper scoop spoon
Synonyms: Verb
bucket dip lade scoop spoon
Examples
Noun
  • //the chef looked around for a ladle to add the chicken broth to the pot
Verb
  • //The soup was ladled into the bowls.
  • //ladling the wine into cups
First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
circa 1532, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English ladel, from Old English hlædel, from hladan
ladle
noun

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

ladle — MW · Shobdo