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Vocabulary Entry
ladle
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of serving utensil with a long handle and a deep bowl, used for dipping and serving liquids.
Example Sentences
"She used a ladle to serve the soup."
"The chef handed me a ladle to help with the stew."
"I couldn't find the ladle in the drawer."
V
verb
To serve something (usually a liquid) using a ladle.
Example Sentences
"He ladled the thick chili into bowls."
"After cooking, she ladled out the pasta into plates."
"They ladled the punch into cups for the guests."