/ˈʃʌvl/
shovel
BrE /ˈʃʌvl/
NAmE /ˈʃʌvl/
a tool with a long handle and a broad blade with curved edges, used for moving earth, snow, sand, etc.
workmen with picks and shovels
(NAmE) The children took their pails and shovels to the beach.
➡ compare spade (1)
the part of a large machine or vehicle that digs or moves earth
shovel
BrE /ˈʃʌvl/
NAmE /ˈʃʌvl/
~ sth (+ adv./prep.)
to lift and move earth, stones, coal, etc. with a shovel
A gang of workmen were shovelling rubble onto a truck.
They went out in freezing conditions to shovel snow.
(NAmE) to shovel the sidewalk/driveway (= to remove snow)
(figurative) He sat at the table, shovelling food into his mouth.