Any of various passerine birds of the family Cinclidae, found in hilly and mountainous regions across Eurasia and North America, where there are clear, fast-flowing streams. It can swim, dive, or walk along the bottom, using the pressure of water on its wings and tail to keep it down, while it searches for insect larvae and other small animals.
The American dipper Cinclus mexicanus of W North America, is about 20 cm/8 in long, sooty-gray overall, and resembles a wren. + prikaži više

ETYM as. hlaedel, from hladan to load, drain. Related to Lade.
A spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; used to transfer liquids.

1. A hollow concave shape made by removing something; SYN. pocket.
2. A large ladle
3. The quantity a scoop will hold; SYN. scoopful.
4. The shovel or bucket of dredge or backhoe; SYN. scoop shovel.

ETYM Old Eng. truel, Old Fren. truele, French truelle, Late Lat. truella, Latin trulla, dim. of trua a ladle.
A small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials.