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Definition of scooping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
generalthe process or result of lifting or removing with a scoop
- The scooping of ice cream was quick and easy.
2.
musicTECH. a singing technique sliding up to a note from belowTECH.
- Her scooping added emotion to the song.
Adjective
1.
functionused for lifting or moving
- The scooping motion of the machine helps in digging the soil.
2.
shapehaving a shape like a scoop
- The scooping neckline was very fashionable.
Origin of scooping
English, scoop (to gather) + ing (action)
Terms with scooping included in their meaning
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removing
take something out using a scooping motion
design
spoon with a bowl for scooping eggs
create cavity
hollow or make a cavity by scooping
physical action
pick up using a scooping motion
utensil
long-handled cup for scooping liquids
cooking
small tool for scooping melon into balls
snow removal
machine that removes snow by scooping and throwing it to another location
utensil
spoon with serrated edges for cutting and scooping grapefruit
cooking
tool for scooping round pieces of melon
maritime
remove water from a boat by scooping
maritime
remove water from a boat by scooping
physical
involving making grooves or holes by scooping
heavy machinery
machine with a scooping blade used for digging and moving material
tools
tool for cutting or scooping
physical action
gather something using a scooping motion
cooking
kitchen tool for scooping round pieces of melon
chisel
engraving tool with a curved edge for scooping out material
court play
basketball shot using an underhand scooping motion
tools
tool used for scooping
motion
characterized by scooping motion or action
Examples of scooping in a sentence
Careless scooping of flour made a mess all over the counter. The coach told him to avoid scooping on the opening notes. Too much scooping in the chorus made the pitch sound unstable. The scooping action of the shovel made the task easier. She used a scooping technique to serve the ice cream. The dress featured a scooping back design.
The scooping curves of the sculpture were admired.
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- French:puisage, de ramassage, ...
- German:Schöpfen, zum Heben oder Bewegen verwendet, ...
- Italian:prelievo, di raccolta, ...
- Spanish:sacado, de excavación, ...
- Portuguese:servida, de escavação, ...
- Chinese:舀取, 挖掘的, ...
- Japanese:すくい取り, すくい上げる, ...
- Arabic:غَرْف, جارِف, ...
- Hebrew:גִּשּׁוּשׁ, שׁוֹאֵב, ...
- Russian:зачерпывание, поднимающий, ...
- Ukrainian:зачерпування, зачерпуючий, ...
- Hindi:स्कूपिंग, उठाने वाला, ...
Definition of scoop - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
kitchen utensiltool with a deep bowl for picking up substances
- She used a scoop to measure the flour for the cake..
2.
quantityamount held in a rounded serving utensil
- He added a scoop of flour to the mix.
3.
journalismexclusive news story acquired before others
- The journalist got a scoop on the political scandal..
4.
automotiveTECH. US opening in a car hood for airTECH. US
- The car's scoop helps cool the engine.
5.
musicTECH. note starting below and sliding up to pitchTECH.
- The singer used a scoop to hit the note.
Verb
1.
lifttr./intr. move or remove something with a sweeping or curved motiontr./intr.
- She scooped the sand into a bucket.
2.
journalismtr. report news before otherstr.
- The reporter scooped the story before anyone else.
3.
winningtr. win a prize or awardtr.
- He scooped the top prize at the competition.
4.
hollowingtr. make hollow by removing materialtr.
- They scooped a hole in the sand.
5.
sportstr. TECH. hit a ball so it risestr. TECH.
- He scooped the ball over the net.
6.
musicintr. TECH. begin a note below and slide upintr. TECH.
- The singer scooped up to the high note.
Images of scoop
tool with a deep bowl for picking up substances 
opening in a car hood for air
Expressions with scoop
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take something out using a scooping motion
He scooped out the ice cream from the tub.
pick up using a scooping motion
She scooped up the sand with her hands.
exclusive information not known by the public
She gave me the inside scoop on the new project.
obtain exclusive or important news before others
She worked hard to get a scoop on the story.
obtain the latest information or news
She managed to get the scoop on the celebrity wedding.
obtain and publish a news story first
The reporter managed to scoop a story on the scandal.
special dish or flavor offered today
Today's scoop of the day is chocolate mint ice cream.
quickly take someone to hospital
The paramedics decided to scoop and run due to the patient's critical condition.
handheld tool with a lever for serving ice cream
She used an ice cream scoop to serve dessert.
small utensil for serving sugar
She used a sugar scoop to add sugar to her tea.
get and publish a news story first
The reporter managed to scoop the story before anyone else.
tool for picking up dog feces
She used a poop scoop to clean the yard.
U-shaped neckline on clothing
She wore a dress with a scoop neck.
valuable information that is not yet public
He shared a newsroom scoop that could change the course of the investigation.
large shovel with a deep scoop
He used a scoop shovel to clear the snow.
gather something using a scooping motion
She made a scoop of ice cream for the dessert.
news story of unparalleled importance or impact
The discovery was hailed as the scoop of the century.
win all the prizes or money
She managed to scoop the pool at the casino last night.
opening or duct that captures air on an aircraft
Air scoops are essential for cooling the aircraft's systems.
amount of ice cream shaped by a scoop
She ordered a scoop of ice cream.
obtain and publish exclusive news first
The reporter managed to scoop an exclusive on the scandal.
basketball shot using an underhand scooping motion
He scored with a perfect scoop shot.
successfully achieve a difficult task or goal
We brought off the scoop despite tight deadlines.
achieve an important exclusive news story before any rivals
The young reporter managed to bring off the scoop on the scandal.
Origin of scoop
Middle English, scope (to look)
Examples of scoop in a sentence
The gardener used a scoop for the soil. She took a scoop of ice cream from the tub. A scoop of sugar was added to the recipe. The magazine published a scoop about the celebrity wedding. He was proud of his scoop on the tech merger. The scoop on the sports car is purely decorative.
He admired the sleek design of the hood scoop. Her scoop added emotion to the performance. The scoop technique is challenging for beginners. He scooped the ice cream into a cone. They scooped water from the pond for washing. She managed to scoop the exclusive interview. They scooped the competition with their breaking news. The film scooped three awards at the festival. She scooped a scholarship for her research project. She scooped the pumpkin for Halloween. He scooped the clay to make a bowl. She managed to scoop the ball into the air effortlessly. The player scooped the ball, sending it high above the field. She tends to scoop into notes during performances. The choir director advised not to scoop the notes.
View all translations of scoop
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- French:pelle, ramasser, ...
- German:Schaufel, schaufeln, ...
- Italian:paletta, raccogliere, ...
- Spanish:cuchara, recoger, ...
- Portuguese:colher, tirar, ...
- Chinese:勺子, 舀起, ...
- Japanese:スコップ, すくう, ...
- Arabic:مِغْرَفَة, غَرَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:כַּף, לִגְרוֹף, ...
- Russian:совок, зачерпывать, ...
- Ukrainian:совок, черпати, ...
- Hindi:चम्मच, उठाना, ...
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