Scoop Up (Verb)
Meaning
Take out or up with or as if with a scoop; "scoop the sugar out of the container".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The chef will scoop up a generous amount of mashed potatoes to serve as a side dish.
- Her parents had to scoop up the broken toys from the floor to prevent anyone from tripping.
- Experts warn that children should learn to scoop up their pets gently to avoid causing them injury.
- Stop wasting and gently scoop the leftover soup into a container for later use.
- Her cat has learned to scoop up water in her paws before drinking.