First Known Use: before 12th century
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1ladle
noun la·dle \ˈlā-dəl\
: a large and deep spoon with a long handle that is used for serving a liquid
Full Definition of LADLE
1
: a deep-bowled long-handled spoon used especially for dipping up and conveying liquids
2
: something resembling a ladle in form or function
— la·dle·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun
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Origin of LADLE
Middle English ladel, from Old English hlædel, from hladan
2ladle
verb
: to take up and carry (a liquid) by using a large spoon : to serve (a liquid) with a ladle
la·dledla·dling \ˈlād-liŋ, ˈlā-dəl-iŋ\
Full Definition of LADLE
transitive verb
: to take up and convey in or as if in a ladle
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First Known Use of LADLE
circa 1532
Rhymes with LADLE
LADLE Defined for Kids
1ladle
noun la·dle \ˈlā-dəl\
Definition of LADLE for Kids
: a large and deep spoon with a long handle that is used especially for serving liquids <a soup ladle>
2ladle
verb
la·dledla·dling
Definition of LADLE for Kids
: to take up and carry in a ladle
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