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ladle
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. ladle
  2. 2. dipper
  3. 3. wild chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris)
This word refers to a traditional Japanese unit of length, roughly equal to about 30.3 centimeters, which was historically used before the metric system became standard. It is still occasionally encountered in traditional crafts, architecture, and certain cultural contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Even a small ladle will last a long time if you treat it with care.

Sentence 2

Drinking soup straight from the ladle is bad manners, right?

Sentence 3

I can't find the ladle in the kitchen drawer — where did you put it?

Sentence 4

"Please put the ladle back here," the manager said gently.

Sentence 5

I quietly reached for the wooden ladle on the kitchen shelf.