ladle meaning and definition

LADLE noun

Definition of ladle (noun)

1. a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another

LADLE verb

Definition of ladle (verb)

1. put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle
   • "ladle soup into the bowl"
2. remove with or as if with a ladle
   • "ladle the water out of the bowl"
   • synonyms: lade, laden