shovel

noun/ˈʃʌvəl/

Frequency rank: #7,698 most common English word

Meaning

a tool with a broad blade and a long handle, used for digging or moving loose material such as soil or snow.

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Example sentence

He used shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.

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