Ladle

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1. Verb

A cuplike spoon, often of large size, with a long handle, used in lading or dipping.

2. Verb

A vessel to carry liquid metal from the furnace to the mold.

3. Verb

The float of a mill wheel; -- called also ladle board.

4. Verb

An instrument for drawing the charge of a cannon.

5. Verb

A ring, with a handle or handles fitted to it, for carrying shot.

6. Verb

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.
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