shovel

N
Pronunciation
/ˈʃʌvəl/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A hand tool with a handle, used for moving portions of material such as earth, snow, and grain from one place to another, with some forms also used for digging. Not to be confused with a spade, which is designed solely for small-scale digging and incidental tasks such as chopping of small roots.

2 Definition

A spade.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To move materials with a shovel.

Example Sentences
  • After the blizzard, we shoveled the driveway for the next two days.
2 Definition

To move with a shoveling motion.

Example Sentences
  • Already late for work, I shovelled breakfast into my mouth as fast as possible.