What does shovel mean?

A tool with a broad blade for moving loose material. To lift or move material using a shovel.

How is shovel pronounced?

UK /ˈʃʌvəl/, US /ˈʃʌvəl/.

/ˈʃʌvəl/

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铲；铁锹

n. A tool with a broad blade for moving loose material.

铲；铁锹

v. To lift or move material using a shovel.

铲起；铲除

I used a shovel to clear the snowy path.

我用铲子清除了小路上的积雪。

Community volunteers shovelled soil into raised beds to create a garden on unused urban land.

社区志愿者把土铲进高架种植床，在闲置的城市土地上建起花园。

英式过去式为shovelled，美式为shoveled。

What does shovel mean?: A tool with a broad blade for moving loose material. To lift or move material using a shovel.
How is shovel pronounced?: UK /ˈʃʌvəl/, US /ˈʃʌvəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.