Word Finder - shovel

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A hand tool with a handle, used for moving portions of material such as earth, snow, and grain from one place to another, with some forms also used for digging. Not to be confused with a spade, which is designed solely for small-scale digging and incidental tasks such as chopping of small roots.

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A spade.

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To move materials with a shovel.

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After the blizzard, we shoveled the driveway for the next two days.

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To move with a shoveling motion.

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Already late for work, I shovelled breakfast into my mouth as fast as possible.

He dropped the shovel and darted for her playfully.

Alex was leaning on a shovel, watching her when she joined him.

When loaded by shovel the car is made low to economize labour.

Do you have another shovel?

Alex leaned on the shovel and watched as Sam rode up the hill toward them.

Working with a mattock and shovel, she began digging a hole.

Gerald took the shovel from her and put a comforting arm around her shoulders.

When using a snow shovel make sure the shovel fits your body size and your level of strength.

When he finished the chores, he swallowed three aspirins and went outside to shovel the accumulating snow, hoping further activity might dissipate the anger he felt, not only at Shipton, but at himself for losing it in so public and childish manner.

Dean asked, as he leaned on his shovel.

Choose a snow shovel that is comfortable to use and is not too long or too heavy.

Whenever possible use the snow shovel to push the snow instead of lifting it.

Remove very deep snow in layers, instead of trying to shovel from the ground.

When operating a snow blower or an electric snow shovel wear eye protection.

If you have any medical conditions, check with your doctor to make sure it is all right for you to shovel snow.

The decision made, everybody grabbed a shovel and started digging under their wagon.

Finally Carmen grabbed the shovel and jabbed it into the pile of dirt.

The size, shape and design of the cars depend on the size of the mine passage and of the hoisting compartments of the shafts; on whether the cars are to be trammed by hand or hauled in trains; whether they are loaded by shovel or by gravity from a chute; and whether they are to be hoisted to the surface or used only for underground transport.

For example, you shovel your neighbor's walkway, and she bakes cookies for you.

For most garden lovers, the thrill of sinking your shovel into a pile of perfect dirt is the ultimate ecstasy.

Alex straightened and set the shovel aside.

The implements used are two makes of iron-shod wooden ploughs; a large shovel, worked by three or five men, one working the handle, the others jerking the blade by ropes attached to it; a short sharp-pointed hoe, a bamboo rake, and a wooden barrow, all of rude construction.

That and the damned electric bike; checking that shit is real pick and shovel work but I'm sure it was purchased in California.

The plow quickly dislodges both compacted material and vegetation which can then be picked up by the loading shovel and disposed of.

Okay, drop the shovel and get the scarab, then go back SW.

My husband and a neighbor grabbed a shovel and a bat, and they were waving them until it took off.

Depending on extent of material deposited refuse skips or a mechanical shovel may need to be used.

You did remember a snow shovel, didn't you?

He visited the footplate of " Witherslack Hall " which was in service and even took a turn on the coal shovel.

I can drive all over the place, I can go for walks, I can shovel snow.

On the front there's a gear panel which will hold a snow shovel, crampons, wet waterproofs or other large items.

There they would shovel the coal out of a railroad wagon into coal bags that we held open for them on the scales.

In return for food and " luxuries " the couple must shovel sand all night to stop the village from being swamped in sand.

To get up a good head of steam the poor fireman would need to shovel coal into the firebox for all he was worth !

On 16 June 2003 Lee Wells was hit by a shovel truck and suffered a broken leg.

Put him in a shovel hat and gaiters and he would pass anywhere for a bishop.

Shovel pit testing holes are dug over a grid system which is used for all the survey techniques we are using on the farm.

I found a shovel and rushed to where I knew there was a trench mortar position.

On the front there 's a gear panel which will hold a snow shovel, crampons, wet waterproofs or other large items.

If you have light snowfall and only a small driveway or walkway, choose a one-stage model or electric shovel.

Technically, this snowblower model is actually a modified shovel and is powered by electricity.

It's an electric-powered snow blower that's shaped like a shovel.

Cut a hole in the side of the barrel large enough to accommodate a shovel to mix the compost.

If you choose this type of compost container, you will most likely need to turn the compost manually using a shovel or pitchfork.

Others carry a backpack which may include a pair of snowshoes, as well as avalanche equipment such as a shovel, an avalanche probe and an avalanche beacon.

Put a small shovel or two in them.Cut a plastic beach ball open and spread out.

Again, whether it's by the handful or a shovel full, always work this fertilizer into the soil.

Shovel it lightly into the raised bed forms, being careful not to pack it down.

Use a shovel to clear snow from in front of the tires, and use gravel, sand, or kitty litter to add traction.

To minimize the risk of injury, shovel snow off your steps, sidewalk, and driveway promptly after each snowfall.