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SHOVEL Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word shovel. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word shovel. (close relations)
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shoveler

Best Alternative Words for SHOVEL

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digger
nounn
noun

• a laborer who digs

• a machine for excavating

excavator
nounn
noun

• a workman who excavates for foundations of buildings or for quarrying

• a machine for excavating

shovelful
nounn
noun

• the quantity a shovel can hold

spadeful
nounn
noun

• the quantity a shovel can hold

power shovel
nounn
noun

• a machine for excavating

Best Hypernyms For SHOVEL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shovel, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
containerful delve dig implement instrument machine tool utensil
Phrases (4)
cut intofire ironhand toolturn over

Alternatives for DIGGER

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