Ladling: meaning, definitions and examples
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ladling
[ หleษช.dlฬฉษชล ]
cooking action
Ladling refers to the action of using a ladle, a large spoon with a long handle, to serve or transfer food, especially liquids like soup or stew, from a pot or bowl. This technique is commonly used in culinary settings to portion out servings. It helps in preventing spills and allows for precise serving. The term is often associated with household cooking but can also apply in restaurant settings.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is ladling soup into bowls.
- The chef was ladling the sauce over the pasta.
- He ladled the stew into individual portions.
Translations
Translations of the word "ladling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น concha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเฅเคฎเค
๐ฉ๐ช Schรถpflรถffel
๐ฎ๐ฉ sendok
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะฟะฐะบ
๐ต๐ฑ ลyลผka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใพ
๐ซ๐ท louche
๐ช๐ธ cucharรณn
๐น๐ท kepรงe
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตญ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุบุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nabฤraฤka
๐ธ๐ฐ naberacia lyลพica
๐จ๐ณ ๅบๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ kuhalnica
๐ฎ๐ธ soppa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััา
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qayรงฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ cucharรณn
Etymology
The word 'ladling' comes from the noun 'ladle', which has its origins in Middle English from the term 'ladel', meaning a spoon or scoop. It can be traced back to the Old Norse word 'lada', which means 'to carry' or 'to bring'. The use of a ladle in serving food dates back centuries, as cooking and serving implements have always evolved to make the process of preparing and consuming food more efficient. The transition from 'ladle' to 'ladling' reflects an action-based form of serving, indicating the practical utility of this tool in kitchens around the world.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,761, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 37763 disbar
- 37764 lensed
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