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ladling

/ˈleɪd.lɪŋ/

VERB

1. Serving or transferring with a ladle

The act of scooping, pouring, or serving liquid or semi-liquid substances from one container into another using a ladle or similar utensil.

1.1. Serving food and liquids

Describes the act of distributing soup, broth, stew, sauce, or other liquid foods into bowls, cups, or individual portions using a ladle.

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  • The chef was skillfully ladling the rich broth into bowls, creating a tantalizing aroma in the kitchen.
  • He stood by the cauldron, diligently ladling the hot potion into small vials.
  • In the soup kitchen, volunteers were busy ladling out warmth and nourishment to those in need.
  • The rhythmic sound of ladling echoed through the dining hall as the servers prepared to serve the meal.
  • As the stew bubbled on the stove, she focused on ladling out spoonfuls of comfort for her family.

Related Words

  • serving
  • portioning
  • distributing
  • dispensing
  • transferring
  • broth
  • soup
  • stew

1.2. Removing or extracting liquid

Describes removing liquid from a container, flooded area, or enclosed space by scooping, drawing, draining, or transferring it with a suitable utensil or device.

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  • The workers were ladling water out of the flooded boat.
  • She continued ladling the remaining liquid from the container into another vessel.
  • The crew was ladling excess water from the damaged compartment.
  • The workers spent the afternoon ladling water from the flooded basement.

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