schaufeln — meaning in English

English meaning

• scoop noun A cup-shaped tool, or the utensil's bowl-shaped end, used for lifting and serving loose material like ice cream or flour.
• shovel verb To move earth, snow, or other loose material using a shovel.

Senses

schaufeln is used for these senses in English:

• scoop (transitive) To lift, move, or collect with a scoop or as though with a scoop.
• shovel To move materials with a shovel.

scoop — full definition

1. noun A cup-shaped tool, or the utensil's bowl-shaped end, used for lifting and serving loose material like ice cream or flour.
2. noun A news story reported before any rival outlet gets it.
3. verb To lift or gather something using a scooping motion.
4. verb To publish a news story before competitors do.

shovel — full definition

1. verb To move earth, snow, or other loose material using a shovel.
2. noun A tool with a broad blade and handle, used for digging or moving loose material.

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