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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shovel

/ʃuːvəl/ noun · British & US
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What does shovel mean?

noun

A tool with a broad blade and a long handle, used for digging or moving earth, snow, etc. A shovel can also refer to a quantity of something, especially food, that is shoveled or scooped.

Example

"She used a shovel to dig a hole for the tree."

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