scooper

Meanings

• Noun

  A large spoon or shovel-like tool used for scooping up loose material.

  - "The worker used a scooper to move the soil."
  - "Scoopers were used to load grain onto ships."

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Variants

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scoop , scoopable , scooped , scooper , scoopers , scooping , scoops , pooper-scooper , pooper-scoopers

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Etymology

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The word 'scooper' originated from the Old English word 'scopian', which means 'to shape' or 'to form'. The tool was used to shape or form piles of material.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest scooper is used at the ADM grain terminal in Quebec, Canada. It can scoop up 22,000 cubic feet of grain in a single scoop.

2. The term 'scooper' is also used in baseball to describe the player who scoops up the ball after a catch is made and throws it to the base for a double play.

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Related Concepts

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1. shovel: A similar tool used for digging or moving loose material, but with a flat, broad blade instead of a scoop.

2. ladle: A tool used for scooping and pouring liquids, similar in shape to a small scooper.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'scooper' has been used metaphorically to describe someone who gathers or collects information. In art, scoops have been depicted in various forms, from simple wooden tools to intricately designed metal ones.

How to Memorize "scooper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large spoon or shovel with a curved, scooping edge. Visualize the tool being used to move loose material, such as soil or gravel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scooper' with the action of scooping or gathering up material. Think of the tool as a helper or assistant in moving material.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'scooper' as 'Scoop One Pile Of Earth Rapidly'.

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