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Definition of ladle : 1. A cuplike spoon, often of large size, with a long handle, used in lading or dipping.
2. A ring, with a handle or handles fitted to it, for carrying shot.
3. A vessel to carry liquid metal from the furnace to the mold.
4. An instrument for drawing the charge of a cannon.
5. The float of a mill wheel; - called also ladle board.
6. To take up and convey in a ladle; to dip with, or as with, a ladle; as, to ladle out soup; to ladle oatmeal into a kettle.

Synonyms:

bail, spoon, load, dip, give, lade, vessel, laden, silverware, dipper, scoop, load up

suitcase, container, bladder, purse, locker, pocket, drum, bottle, bucket, tray, holder, shelf, crate, bowl, stomach, vault, box, trunk, wallet, repository, cup, receptacle, bin, tank, can, cabinet, chest, storage, flask, belly, jar, reservoir, sack, pouch, pot, cupboard, drawer, decanter, bag, closet, barrel, case, jug, vat, basket, cask

Usage examples:

• The broth is taken out also, with a ladle of wood or horn. - "Narrative of a Voyage to the Northwest Coast of America in the years 1811, 1812, 1813, and 1814 or the First American Settlement on the Pacific", Gabriel Franchere.
• The man who first recovered himself sufficiently to be able to frame an articulate sentence was the man holding the ladle. - "Mr. Marx's Secret", E. Phillips Oppenheim.
• The preacher, checked in full career, was standing with open mouth, ready to burst forth in a fresh flood of oratory so soon as the open channels of hearing ears should be again granted him; but all were now intent on the duel between the marquis and Jamie Ladle. - "Malcolm", George MacDonald.