A deep-bowled spoon with a long, usually curved, handle. / (metallurgy) A container used in a foundry to transport and pour out molten metal. / The float of a mill wheel; a ladle board.

plural of near shave

(archaic) simple past tense and past participle of broach

The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time. / the pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.