scooplike
Shaped for lifting
Scooplike describes something shaped like a scoop—curved and hollowed to hold or lift material: a scooplike depression in the rock, scooplike hands cupped together.
The word suggests the curved, concave form of a ladle or shovel.
Curving inward, not outward
- cuppedShaped into bowl
- roundedHaving no sharp angles
- bowl-shapedCurving inward like dishware
- crescentCurved sickle-like arc
arched · hollowed · dished · curved · bent · receptacle · curvature · contoured
Deep spoon for serving
- spoonEating utensil for liquids
- spatulaFlat-bladed kitchen tool
- slottedHaving narrow openings
- servingMeasured food portion
portion · dipper · skimmer · strainer · colander · trowel · paddle · shovel
concave
Curving inward, not outward
- cuppedShaped into bowl
- roundedHaving no sharp angles
- bowl-shapedCurving inward like dishware
crescent · arched · hollowed · dished · curved · bent · receptacle · curvature · contoured · indented
ladle
Deep spoon for serving
serving · portion · dipper · skimmer · strainer · colander · trowel · paddle · shovel · ice-cream
cavity
Empty space within
- depressionProlonged low state
- basinConcave water receptacle
- bowlConcave food container
trough · indentation · recess · dimple · pocket · crater · gouge · dip · concavity · well
gathering
Collection of people meeting
- liftingRaising something heavy
- cradlingHolding tenderly, protectively
- cuppingSkin suction healing method
dredging · dipping · ladling · sweeping · collecting · grabbing · hauling · transferring · skimming · excavating