shovel

/ʃˈʌvə‍l/

/ˈʃəvəɫ/

Shovel

a tool that has a long handle with a broad curved metal end, used for moving snow, soil, etc.

a machine for excavating

synonyms : digger

a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace

the quantity a shovel can hold

synonyms : shovelful

to shovel

MAIN VERB

to use a rounded blade attached to a long handle, called shovel to dig or move earth

Examples

1. He shoveled the snow off the path.

2. This new snow shovel makes short work of clearing off the driveway.

3. This new snow shovel makes short work of clearing off the driveway.

4. Shovel down that food, my girl.