shovel
5 synonyms for shovel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To move earth, snow, or other loose material using a shovel.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To move earth, snow, or other loose material using a shovel.
“They spent the morning shovelling snow off the driveway.”
How to use shovel
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
shovel snow
a spade and shovel
Etymology
From Old English scofl, related to the verb "shove" plus an instrument-forming suffix.
Full origin of shovel →Frequently asked questions
What does “shovel” mean?
The word “shovel” means to move earth, snow, or other loose material using a shovel. In plain terms, a digging tool, or to move material with one.
How do you pronounce “shovel”?
“Shovel” is pronounced SHUHV-uhl (/ˈʃʌv.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “shovel” in a sentence?
Here is “shovel” used in a sentence: “They spent the morning shovelling snow off the driveway.”
What part of speech is “shovel”?
Depending on how it is used, “shovel” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “shovel” come from?
The word “shovel” comes from Old English. From Old English scofl, related to the verb "shove" plus an instrument-forming suffix.
Is “shovel” a common word?
“Shovel” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “shovel” have?
“Shovel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move earth, snow, or other loose material using a shovel.
