Shoveling: meaning, definitions and examples

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shoveling

 

[ ˈʃʌvəlɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

snow removal

The action of moving snow from one place to another using a shovel. It is usually done to clear pathways, driveways, or sidewalks.

Synonyms

clearing, digging, removing

Examples of usage

  • During the winter, many people spend hours shoveling snow from their driveways.
  • He was shoveling the snow off the sidewalk early in the morning.
  • They had to hire someone to help with shoveling after the heavy snowstorm.

Translations

Translations of the word "shoveling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cavar

🇮🇳 कुदाली से खोदना

🇩🇪 schaufeln

🇮🇩 menggali

🇺🇦 копати

🇵🇱 kopanie

🇯🇵 掘る (ほる)

🇫🇷 creuser

🇪🇸 pala

🇹🇷 kürekle kazmak

🇰🇷 삽질하다

🇸🇦 يجرف

🇨🇿 hrabat

🇸🇰 hrabať

🇨🇳 铲 (chǎn)

🇸🇮 kopati

🇮🇸 grafa

🇰🇿 күрекпен қазу

🇬🇪 გათხრა

🇦🇿 bel ilə qazmaq

🇲🇽 pala

Word origin

The word 'shoveling' originates from the Old English word 'scofl', which means 'shovel'. The act of shoveling snow has been a common practice in regions with cold winters for centuries. It is an essential task for maintaining safe and accessible pathways during the winter months.

See also: shovel.