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noun

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The correct spelling is ladles. A deep-bowled spoon with a long, usually curved, handle. For example: "One man ladled molten steel into the shot sleeve."

Usage Examples

One man ladled molten steel into the shot sleeve.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A deep-bowled spoon with a long, usually curved, handle.
  2. 2.A container used in a foundry to transport and pour out molten metal.
  3. 3.The float of a mill wheel; a ladle board.
  4. 4.An instrument for drawing the charge of a cannon.
  5. 5.A ring, with a handle or handles fitted to it, for carrying shot.

verb

  1. 1.To pour or serve something with a ladle.

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