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SHOVELS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Shovels.

Shovels - as a noun

A hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hand tool
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quantity a shovel can hold

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shovelfulspadeful

A fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace

A machine for excavating

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diggerexcavatorpower shovel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
machine
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shovels - as a verb

Dig with or as if with a shovel

Example: "Shovel sand"

Example Sentences

"I need to buy two shovels to fix the garden."
"The workers used shovels to remove the snow from the road."
"He discovered a pile of old shovels in the shed."
"The gardener's shovels were left out in the rain and rusted."
"The construction crew brought heavy-duty shovels to dig the foundation."
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Word Game Points

Is SHOVELS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shovels is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHOVELS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SHOVELS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shovels is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHOVELS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SHOVELS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shovels is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHOVELS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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