n. A cuplike spoon, often of large size, with a long handle, used in lading or dipping.n. A vessel to carry liquid metal from the furnace to the mold.n. The float of a mill wheel; -- called also ladle board.n. n. An instrument for drawing the charge of a cannon.n. A ring, with a handle or handles fitted to it, for carrying shot.v. To take up and convey in a ladle; to dip with, or as with, a ladle