ladle
v.
spoon out, dip out and serve with a ladle
n.
long-handled spoon used for serving liquids, dipper
Ladle
ladle
Noun
1. a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; used to transfer liquids
(hypernym) vessel
(hyponym) dipper
(part-meronym) handle, grip, handgrip, hold
Verb
1. put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle; "ladle soup into the bowl"
(hypernym) put, set, place, pose, position, lay
2. remove with or as if with a ladle; "ladle the water out of the bowl"
(synonym) lade, laden
(hypernym) remove, take, take away, withdraw
(hyponym) slop
Ladle
(v. t.)
To take up and convey in a ladle; to dip with, or as with, a ladle; as, to ladle out soup; to ladle oatmeal into a kettle.
(v. t.)
The float of a mill wheel; -- called also ladle board.
(v. t.)
An instrument for drawing the charge of a cannon.
(v. t.)
A vessel to carry liquid metal from the furnace to the mold.
(v. t.)
A ring, with a handle or handles fitted to it, for carrying shot.
(v. t.)
A cuplike spoon, often of large size, with a long handle, used in lading or dipping.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
About
Ladle
To see a ladle in your dreams, denotes you will be fortunate in the selection of a companion. Children will prove sources of happiness.
If the ladle is broken or uncleanly, you will have a grievous loss.
Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or "What's in a dream": a scientific and practical exposition; By Gustavus Hindman, 1910. For the open domain e-text see:
Guttenberg Project