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Trenching shovel
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a narrow, elongated blade, designed for digging narrow trenches for utilities and irrigation systems
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
trenching shovels
What is a "trenching shovel"?
A trenching shovel is a tool with a long, narrow blade and a pointed tip, designed for digging narrow, deep trenches. It is especially useful for tasks like laying pipes, cables, or drainage systems. The shape of the blade allows for digging with precision, making it easier to create straight, deep lines in the soil. This shovel is commonly used in gardening, landscaping, and construction work.
Examples
The worker used a trenching shovel to dig a narrow line for the new water pipe.
