scoop

Definition

  • n. the quantity a scoop will hold
  • n. a hollow concave shape made by removing something
  • n. the shovel or bucket of a dredge or backhoe
  • n. a large ladle

Word forms

Past tense
scooped
Present participle
scooping
Past participle
scooped
Third person singular
scoops

Example sentences

  1. n.

    I used a scoop to serve the ice cream into the bowl.

  2. vt.

    The journalist was excited to scoop the exclusive interview before anyone else.