Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scoop-out
verb
/skuːp aʊt/
Definition
To remove the inside of something, typically a container or solid object, by using a scooping action.
Examples
- She decided to scoop out the seeds from the pumpkin before carving it.
- The chef will scoop out the flesh of the avocado to make guacamole.
- To prepare the dish, first scoop out the inside of the bell pepper.
Meaning
Scoop-out refers to the action of taking out the inner part of an object, often to make space or prepare it for filling with another substance.
Synonyms
- Excavate
- Hollow out
- Remove
- Extract
