shovel
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noun \ˈshə-vəl\Definition of SHOVEL
1
a : a hand implement consisting of a broad scoop or a more or less hollowed out blade with a handle used to lift and throw material b : something that resembles a shovel c : an excavating machine; especially : a hydraulic diesel-engine driven power shovel
2
See Origin of SHOVEL
Middle English, from Old English scofl; akin to Old High German scūfla shovel, Old English scūfan to thrust away
First Known Use: before 12th century
Rhymes with SHOVEL
2shovel
verbshoveled or shovelledshovel·ing or shovel·ling \ˈshə-və-liŋ, ˈshəv-liŋ\
Definition of SHOVEL
transitive verb
1
: to take up and throw with a shovel
2
: to dig or clean out with a shovel
3
: to throw or convey roughly or in a mass as if with a shovel <shoveled his food into his mouth>
intransitive verb
: to use a shovel
Examples of SHOVEL
- He is outside shoveling snow.
- I have to shovel the driveway.
- I had to shovel for an hour to clear the driveway.
- The snow was so deep we had to shovel a path to our front door.
- Stop shoveling food into your mouth.
First Known Use of SHOVEL
15th century
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