shovels
word · lemma: shovel
Definition
Shovels are tools with a broad blade and a handle, used for digging, lifting, or moving materials like soil or snow.
Usage & Nuances
'Shovels' is the plural of 'shovel.' Commonly used for garden, snow, or construction work. Do not confuse with 'spades,' which are typically used for digging rather than scooping.
Spanish: palasPortuguese (BR): pásPortuguese (PT): pásChinese (Simplified): 铲子Chinese (Traditional): 鏟子Hindi: फावड़ेArabic: مجارفBengali: ফাওড়াRussian: лопатыJapanese: シャベルVietnamese: xẻngKorean: 삽Turkish: küreklerUrdu: بیلیںIndonesian: sekop
Example Sentences
There are three shovels in the garage.
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The workers used shovels to dig the hole.
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We need shovels to clear the snow from the driveway.
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All the shovels were gone by the time I got to the hardware store.
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Kids love playing with shovels at the beach, building sandcastles.
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If you bring a couple of shovels, we can finish the job much faster.
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