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ladleful


Meanings
  • A full ladle of liquid.

    - "The chef stirred a ladleful of soup."
    - "John took a ladleful of water to the garden."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with ladleful
dile , file , hile,ile , pile , wile , mile
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. ladleful, ladle fill, ladlefulness, ladlefiller


Variants
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ladle , ladleful , ladlefuls , ladles
Forms
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The word 'ladleful' can also appear in other forms or variations, such as 'ladlefuls', 'ladle-fulls', 'ladle filled', 'full ladle', 'ladle to the brim', and 'brimful ladle'. These variations are all derived from the same base word, 'ladle', and indicate a full or nearly full quantity or capacity of something being held or contained in a ladle.


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'ladleful' is derived from the Old English word 'scolde', which meant 'a shallow container or dish with a handle, used for scooping up or serving liquids'. The suffix '-ful' was added to the word to mean 'having a full amount or capacity of something'.


Related Concepts
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  1. measurement: The term 'measurement' refers to the process of quantifying or determining the size, quantity, or extent of something. The use of measuring tools, such as a ladle, is a common method used to take measurements or make precise calculations.


Culture
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["In various cultures, a ladleful of a particular dish is considered a traditional serving size or portion. For example, in Chinese cuisine, a ladleful of rice is a common serving size. In Indian cuisine, a ladleful of curry or dal is a traditional serving size. In Mexican cuisine, a ladleful of posole or menudo is a common serving size. In Italian cuisine, a ladleful of pasta or risotto is a traditional serving size. In French cuisine, a ladleful of soup or stew is a common serving size. In Spanish cuisine, a ladleful of paella or arroz con pollo is a traditional serving size."]

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