nounπShareAny cup- or bowl-shaped tool, usually with a handle, used to lift and move loose or soft solid material."She kept a scoop in the dog food."utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe amount or volume of loose or solid material held by a particular scoop."The scoop of ice cream was just the right amount for one serving. "amountutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of scooping, or taking with a scoop or ladle; a motion with a scoop, as in dipping or shovelling."The chef used a large scoop to portion out the ice cream. "actionutensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA story or fact; especially, news learned and reported before anyone else."The news reporter's scoop about the school fundraiser was amazing; everyone learned about the surprise guest speaker before the announcement. "mediastorycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn opening in a hood/bonnet or other body panel to admit air, usually for cooling the engine."The car's engine was overheating, so the mechanic checked the scoop to ensure it wasn't blocked. "vehicleparttechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe digging attachment on a front-end loader."The farmer used the scoop on his front-end loader to move the hay bales. "machinetechnicalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place hollowed out; a basinlike cavity; a hollow."The ice cream truck parked near the school, and a large scoop of ice cream was visible in the truck's window. "areageologygeographyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA spoon-shaped surgical instrument, used in extracting certain substances or foreign bodies."The doctor used a small scoop to remove the button battery from the child's throat. "medicineutensildeviceanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA special spinal board used by emergency medical service staff that divides laterally to scoop up patients."The paramedic used the scoop to carefully lift the injured child onto the stretcher. "medicinedeviceaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sweep; a stroke; a swoop."The chef's scoop of the heavy cream was precise and smooth. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe peak of a cap."The chef carefully placed the scoop of ice cream on top of the cake. "wearpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hole on the playfield that catches a ball, but eventually returns it to play in one way or another."The goalie practiced hitting the ball into the scoop, knowing it would be returned to play. "gametechnicalmachineentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lift, move, or collect with a scoop or as though with a scoop."He used both hands to scoop water and splash it on his face."actionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make hollow; to dig out."I tried scooping a hole in the sand with my fingers."actionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo report on something, especially something worthy of a news article, before (someone else)."The paper across town scooped them on the City Hall scandal."mediacommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(often with "up") To begin a vocal note slightly below the target pitch and then to slide up to the target pitch, especially in country music."The singer scooped up the note, sliding smoothly from a lower pitch to the exact melody of the song. "musicphoneticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pick (someone) up"You have a car. Can you come and scoop me?"actionvehicleserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
