Shovelful: meaning, definitions and examples

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shovelful

 

[ หˆสƒoสŠvษ™lfษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

measurement of material

A shovelful refers to the amount of material, such as dirt, snow, or other substances, that can be lifted or moved with a shovel in one scoop. It is often used as a measurement unit in gardening, construction, or landscaping tasks. The actual volume of a shovelful can vary depending on the type of shovel and the substance being moved. It implies a sense of quantity that is practical for manual labor. The term highlights the physical effort involved in shoveling materials.

Synonyms

heaping, load, scoop

Examples of usage

  • I need a shovelful of soil for the flower bed.
  • He cleared a shovelful of snow from the driveway.
  • Make sure to add a shovelful of sand to the mix.
  • She put a shovelful of gravel in the hole.
  • We have to carry a shovelful of compost to the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "shovelful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น copo de pรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ shovelful

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schaufel voll

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sekop penuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพะฟะฐั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚opatka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฃใƒ™ใƒซ1ๆฏ (ใ‚ทใƒฃใƒ™ใƒซใ„ใฃใฑใ„ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pelle pleine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cucharada de pala

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผrek dolusu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฝ ํ•œ ๋ฒˆ (sahp han beon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฏุงุฑ ู…ุฌุฑูุฉ (miqdฤr majrafah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lopata plnรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lopata plnรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ฒๅญๆปก (chวŽnzi mวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grabelj poln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skopun full

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะพะฟะฐั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒฃแƒคแƒ—แƒ (tkhilis suf'ta)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lopatka dolusu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cucharada de pala

Etymology

The word 'shovelful' is derived from the base noun 'shovel,' which has its origins in the Old English word 'scofla,' meaning a tool for digging or moving material. The suffix '-ful' indicates the amount that fills the shovel. This construction is common in English to express quantity, as in words like 'handful' or 'cupful.' The term 'shovelful' has been used in English since at least the 19th century, as the need for clear measurements in manual labor contexts became more pronounced with industrialization. It reflects the practicalities of farming, landscaping, and construction, where precise quantities of materials are often required to achieve desired results. The evolution of the tool itself has influenced the term, as shovels have varied in design and size throughout history, affecting what constitutes a 'shovelful.'

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,600, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.