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Shovel
01
a tool that has a long handle with a broad curved metal end, used for moving snow, soil, etc.
02
a machine for excavating
03
a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace
04
the quantity a shovel can hold
to shovel
01
to use a rounded blade attached to a long handle to dig or move earth
Example
She always kept a shovel in the shed for yard work.
The shovel was perfect for digging holes for planting trees.
He grabbed a shovel to clear the driveway after the snowstorm.
He found a lightweight shovel useful for camping trips.
The shovel's sharp edge made it easier to cut through tough ground.
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