It's handled as a scoop (6)
I believe the answer is:
shovel
'a scoop' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for shovel that I've seen before include "Dig" , "Scoop for lifting and carrying" , "''Don't forget your..., if you want to go to work'' (Christy Moore)" , "Hand tool" , "digger" .)