Shovelful

usgb/ˈʃʌvlfʊl/
noun

The amount of something that a shovel can hold.

He added a shovelful of sand to the mixing container.
Visual representation of "shovelful" - The amount of something that a shovel can hold.

Often appears as...

  • shovelful of dirt
  • shovelful of sand
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Visual representation of "shovelful"
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Measurement Tool

Shovelful implies a non-exact measure, similar to a handful or a pinch.

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Just add a shovelful or two of compost to each plant.
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Construction Usage

Shovelful is often used in construction or gardening to indicate amounts of material.

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Fill the hole with a shovelful of cement.
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Physical Effort

The word can suggest physical labor involved in moving materials.

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She was tired after hauling many shovelfuls of dirt.
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