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Shovelling Meaning in English

word · lemma: shovel

ˈʃəvəɫ
SHUH-vuhl-ing
ʃˈʌvəlɪŋ
SHUV-uh-ling

释义

The act of using a shovel to move or lift something, usually dirt, snow, or similar materials.

用法与细微差别

Used mainly for physical tasks like snow, dirt, or gravel. Often appears in the context of winter ('shovelling snow'). Not used for sand on the beach or delicate substances. Common with phrases like 'shovelling snow,' 'shovelling dirt.'

例句

He is shovelling snow from the driveway.

basic

She spent an hour shovelling dirt in the garden.

basic

The workers are shovelling gravel into the truck.

basic

After the snowstorm, everyone was outside shovelling sidewalks.

natural

I hurt my back shovelling all that heavy snow yesterday.

natural

It's exhausting to keep shovelling when the snow keeps falling.

natural