Shovelled Meaning in English
word · lemma: shovel
ˈʃəvəɫ
SHUH-vuhlld
ʃˈʌvəld
SHUV-uhld
Definition
Moved or removed something, such as snow or dirt, using a shovel—a tool with a broad blade and handle.
Usage & Nuances
'Shovelled' is the British and Canadian spelling (US: 'shoveled'). Used mainly for moving materials like snow, dirt, or coal by hand. Common collocations: 'shovelled snow,' 'shovelled dirt.' Not used for small amounts or for liquids.
Spanish: paleó - quitó con palaPortuguese (BR): pá (tirou com pá)Portuguese (PT): pá (tirou com pá)Chinese (Simplified): 用铲子铲Chinese (Traditional): 用鏟子鏟Hindi: फावड़ा लगाया - फावड़े से हटायाArabic: جرف باستخدام المجرفةBengali: বেলচা দিয়েছেRussian: лопатой убрал - лопатой сгребJapanese: シャベルで取り除いたVietnamese: xẻngKorean: 삽질했다Turkish: küreklediUrdu: بیل سے ہٹایاIndonesian: menyekop
Example Sentences
He shovelled the snow from the driveway.
basic
She shovelled dirt into the wheelbarrow.
basic
They shovelled coal into the fire.
basic
We shovelled all morning, but the snow just kept coming.
natural
He shovelled food into his mouth because he was so hungry.
natural
After the storm, neighbors shovelled each other's sidewalks.
natural