a utensil resembling a spoon, with a short handle and a deep bowl, used for removing dry or semi-solid substances from a container

the powder is packed in tubs in which a measuring scoop is provided

a piece of news published by a newspaper or broadcast by a television or radio station in advance of its rivals

reporters at the city's three tabloid papers usually compete for scoops

an exaggerated upward slide or portamento in singing

pick up and move (something) with a scoop

I scooped the grain into the bag

publish a news story before (a rival reporter, newspaper, or broadcaster)

time and again we have scooped our rivals with the top stories and pictures

(in singing) preface notes with an exaggerated upward slide or portamento

she has a tendency to scoop up to the initial notes of phrases