Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scoop-up
verb
/skuːp ʌp/
Definition
To gather or collect something quickly and in large amounts.
Examples
- After the storm, we had to scoop up the fallen leaves in the yard.
- She quickly scooped up the toys and put them back in the box.
- The waiter scooped up the leftover food from the table.
Meaning
The act of lifting or gathering up something, usually with a smooth motion, often from a surface.
Synonyms
- gather
- collect
- retrieve
- pick up
- amass
