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."actionprocessutilityChat 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 high note in her country song, making it sound smooth and expressive. "musicsoundentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pick (someone) up"You have a car. Can you come and scoop me?"actionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process or result of something being scooped."The scooping of ice cream from the container was his favorite part of making sundaes. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
