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Word: Shovel
Speech Type: Noun
Old English scofl, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schoffel, German Schaufel, also to the verb shove
ˈʃʌvl
a tool resembling a spade with a broad blade and typically upturned sides, used for moving coal, earth, snow, or other material
Short Definition:tool resembling spade with broad blade used for moving coal, etc.
Examples:- an area of turf had been dug up by vandals using a pick and shovel
Word: Shovel
Speech Type: Verb
ˈʃʌvl
move (coal, earth, snow, or a similar substance) with a shovel
Short Definition:move coal, earth, snow, or similar with shovel
Examples:- she shovelled coal on the fire
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