Meaning Of Ladle

v. t.

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

v. t.

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

v. t.

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

v. t.

An instrument for drawing the charge of a cannon.

v. t.

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

v. t.

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.