What is the meaning of shovel?

noun

  • A hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle.
  • The quantity a shovel can hold.
  • A fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace.
  • A machine for excavating.

verb

  • Dig with or as if with a shovel.
    • usage: "shovel sand"; "he shovelled in the backyard all afternoon long"
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