ladle ladle /ˈleɪdəl/

noun

1. A spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another  ( ladle )
   a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another
    The ladle is perfect for serving soup or stew
   The ladle is perfect for serving soup or stew
   
   

verb

1. Remove with or as if with a ladle  ( lade [Archaic] , laden , ladle )
   remove with or as if with a ladle
    Ladle the water out of the bowl
   ladle the water out of the bowl
   
2. Put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle  ( ladle )
   put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle
    Ladle soup into the bowl
   ladle soup into the bowl