Definition of "ladling" []

• Present participle of ladle. (verb)

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• "I built the chowder by scooping rice into a bowl, ladling the curry broth around it, and then adding the seafood."
• "TOKYO — Even as its U.S. parent bows to consumer demand for healthier products, McDonald's in Japan is ladling on the calories — an unusual strategy in a country known for its healthy diet and longevity."
• "Ever the professional, I began by ladling syrupy praise over the show and its stars."