Shovel Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Shovel

Meaning 1 : a machine for excavating

    Synonyms : digger,  excavator,  power shovel
Meaning 2 : the quantity a shovel can hold

    Synonyms : shovelful,  spadeful
Meaning 3 : a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace

Meaning 4 : a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle

Meaning 5 : dig with or as if with a shovel

    Example : shovel sand,he shovelled in the backyard all afternoon long