Definition of "scooping" [scooping]

• Present participle of scoop. (verb)

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• "In Japan, goldfish scooping is one of the most popular events at festivals."
• "Father shouted to me, and I joined him in scooping out sand behind the shelter of a wagon wheel."
• "If a Bear appears and begins to climb with the idea of scooping out honey from the entrance some feet higher, I go to meet him; Bears have tender noses, and don't care for quills."