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dle
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ladles
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a type of large spoon with a long handle and a deep bowl, particularly used for serving liquid food
A ladle is a kitchen utensil used for serving and portioning liquids, such as soups, stews, sauces, or beverages. It typically consists of a long handle attached to a deep, bowl-shaped scoop at one end. Ladles come in various sizes and materials, including stainless steel, plastic, or silicone, and may have a round or oval-shaped bowl.
- She used a ladle to serve the soup into bowls.
- The ladle made it easy to pour the stew without spilling.
- He grabbed a stainless steel ladle from the kitchen drawer.
- The ladle had a hook on the handle for easy storage.
- She bought a matching set of utensils, including a ladle.