"Shovels" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Shovels" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Shovels" Meaning

A shovel is a tool used for digging, lifting, or moving soil, snow, or other materials. It typically consists of a long handle attached to a flat or scoop-shaped blade.

"Shovels" Examples

Verb Usage


1. The contractor will shovel the sand onto the construction site.

2. We need to shovel the driveway after the snowstorm.

3. She had to shovel her way through the heavy snow in the backyard.

4. The construction crew shovelled the coal into the furnace.

5. Be careful not to shovel off your helmet when you're walking up the icy stairs.

Noun Usage


1. The gardener used a shovel to plant the flowers.

2. After the math test, there was a history lesson and a file shovel on the devices.

3. Place the logs into the shovel to load it.

4. The luggage shoved and shovel procedure in orderly sequence will be continued for delivering the exquisite merchandise.

5. The farmer used only a shovel to sow the potato seeds.

"Shovels" Similar Words

Shovelboard

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Shovelboard is a traditional English outdoor game, often played in informal settings, especially by children. The game typically involves throwing a flat, pointed piece of wood (the "belle") over a horizontal strip of wood (the "shovel"), usually on the ground or on a raised surface. Players stand at opposite ends of the shovele, trying to slide the belle from one end to the other using their feet.

Shoveled

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Past tense of "shovel". It means to push or lift something heavy or large into a heap or pile by oneself or with a shovel.

Shovelers

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Shovelers are a type of duck, belonging to the genus Anas, that is characterized by its distinctive broad, flat beak, which is orange or yellow in color. They are medium-sized ducks with a brownish gray plumage, reddish-brown feathers on their heads, and white spots or patches on their chests.<br><br>Shovelers are usually found in temperate regions, particularly in shallow wetlands, such as ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams. They are herbivores and feed on aquatic plants, including algae, grasses, and seeds.

Shovelful

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A shovelful is a full scoop or load of something, especially soil, gravel, or other loose substance, that can be held in a shovel.

Shovelfuls

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quantity of something that can fit in a shovel.

Shoveling

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Shovelled

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The verb "shovelled" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "shovel", which means to remove or move a large amount of something (usually loose material such as snow, coal, or sand) with a shovel, typically with a heavy- handed or clumsy motion.

Shovelling

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The act of throwing or digging snow with a shovel or the act of stirring or serving large quantities of something with a shovel. (Example: "I was shovelling snow all day yesterday.")

Shoves

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To push or thrust something or someone forcibly or roughly, often in a clumsy or unskilled way.

Shoving

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"Shoving" is a verb that means to push or force someone or something violently or rudely into something or someone else. It can also refer to the act of moving something or someone with a push, often decisively or forcefully.

Show-off

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A person who shows off is someone who tries to impress others with their skills, wealth, achievements, or possessions, often in an annoying or boastful way.<br><br>Example: "He's such a show-off, always talking about his expensive car in front of everyone."<br><br>Synonyms: braggart, boast, egotist, narcissist, exhibitionist.

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Showbiz

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Show business refers to the commercial entertainment industry, encompassing all aspects of the creation, production, and consumption of theatrical, musical, and cinematic performances. It includes movies, television shows, theater productions, music performances, and other forms of public entertainment.<br><br>Example: The actor's career spanned both stage and screen, with countless appearances in film, television, and Broadway shows, making him a staple of the show business scene.

Showcase

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Showcased

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To display or present something in order to attract people's attention, admiration, or interest.<br><br>Example: "The museum showcased the artifacts in a special exhibition to highlight their historical significance."

Showcases

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To exhibit or display something, typically to the public, in order to demonstrate its quality, skill, or achievement.