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Shovel
What is a "shovel"?
A shovel is a hand tool with a broad, flat blade and a long handle used for digging, lifting, and moving materials such as dirt, sand, snow, or gravel. The blade is typically made of metal and can come in various shapes, such as pointed or flat, depending on the task. Shovels are commonly used in gardening, construction, and outdoor activities. The handle is often made of wood or metal, providing leverage for the user to apply force when digging or scooping.
Example
He found a lightweight shovel useful for camping trips.
The shovel was perfect for digging holes for planting trees.
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a machine for excavating
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a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace
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the quantity a shovel can hold
to shovel
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to use a rounded blade attached to a long handle to dig or move earth
Transitive: to shovel material somewhere
Example
Gardeners shovel soil into flower beds for planting.
During winter, homeowners shovel snow from driveways and sidewalks.

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