shoveling

[US]/ˈʃʌv.əl.ɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈʃʌv.əl.ɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of using a shovel; a quantity that can be moved with a shovel
vt.to remove or dig out with a shovel; to push or put something in a haphazard way
vi.to use a shovel

Phrases & Collocations

shoveling snow

shoveling dirt

shoveling sand

shoveling gravel

shoveling leaves

shoveling snowflakes

shoveling clay

shoveling mulch

shoveling compost

shoveling ash

Example Sentences

he was shoveling snow from the driveway.

after the storm, we spent hours shoveling.

shoveling dirt is hard work.

she enjoys shoveling leaves in the fall.

they were shoveling coal into the furnace.

he got tired from shoveling all day.

shoveling can be a great workout.

she was shoveling the sidewalk to clear a path.

shoveling can lead to back injuries if done improperly.

he used a snow blower instead of shoveling.

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