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Shovelling: meaning, definitions and examples

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shovelling

 

[ หˆสƒสŒv(ษ™)lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical activity

Shovelling refers to the act of using a shovel to move, lift, or transfer material such as snow, dirt, or gravel. This action requires physical strength and is often performed in various contexts including construction sites, gardening, or during winter maintenance. The technique involves scooping up material with the shovel and then lifting or throwing it to a different location. Shovelling can also imply a sense of urgency or effort, especially in situations like clearing snow quickly after a storm.

Synonyms

digging, lifting, scooping.

Examples of usage

  • I spent the afternoon shovelling snow off the driveway.
  • The workers are shovelling dirt to prepare for the foundation.
  • She enjoys shovelling mulch in her garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "shovelling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descarregar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฆเคพเคˆ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schaufeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพะฟะฐั‚ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚opatowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฃใƒ™ใƒซใงๆŽ˜ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pelleteuse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cavar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผrekle kazmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฝ์œผ๋กœ ํŒŒ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุญูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kopรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kopanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ฒ้›ช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kopanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grafi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒฎแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kazan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cavar

Etymology

The word 'shovel' has its roots in Old English, derived from the word 'sceofl', which means a spade or a tool for digging. The word has evolved over centuries, appearing in various forms across different Germanic languages. In Middle English, it appeared as 'shovelle'. The adoption of the term 'shovelling' signifies the action of using the shovel and emphasizes the ongoing nature of the task. Over time, shovels have become not only practical tools but also cultural symbols of labor and hard work, representing the physical effort involved in tasks ranging from construction to winter maintenance. The activity of shovelling has been integral to human development, especially with agricultural practices and urban planning, underscoring humanity's interaction with the environment.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,662 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.