n.
Pronunciation: ' l ā -d ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English ladel, from Old English hlædel, from hladan
Date: before 12th century
1 : a deep-bowled long-handled spoon used especially for dipping up and conveying liquids
2 : something resembling a ladle in form or function
– la · dle · ful \ - ˌ fu ̇ l \ noun