HyperDic: scoop_out

English > 2 senses of the expression scoop out:
VERBcontactscoop outhollow out with a scoop
contactscoop out, scoop, lift out, scoop up, take uptake out or up with or as if with a scoop
English > scoop out: 2 senses > verb 1, contact
Meaninghollow out with a scoop.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example"scoop out a melon"
Broaderhollow, hollow out, core outRemove the interior of
Spanishsacar, vaciar
English > scoop out: 2 senses > verb 2, contact
Meaningtake out or up with or as if with a scoop.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymsscoop, lift out, scoop up, take up
Narrowerdipscoop up by plunging one's hand or a ladle below the surface
Broaderremove, take, take away, withdrawRemove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

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