Shovelful
noun
The amount of something that a shovel can hold.
He added a shovelful of sand to the mixing container.
Often appears as...
- shovelful of dirt
- shovelful of sand
noun
Any quantity moved with a shovel.
He heaved a shovelful of snow onto the sidewalk.
Often appears as...
- shovelful of coal
- shovelful of snow
noun
The amount of something that a shovel can hold.
He added a shovelful of sand to the mixing container.
Often appears as...
- shovelful of dirt
- shovelful of sand
noun
Any quantity moved with a shovel.
He heaved a shovelful of snow onto the sidewalk.
Often appears as...
- shovelful of coal
- shovelful of snow
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Pro Tip 1/3Measurement Tool
Shovelful implies a non-exact measure, similar to a handful or a pinch.
Just add a shovelful or two of compost to each plant.
Pro Tip 2/3Construction Usage
Shovelful is often used in construction or gardening to indicate amounts of material.
Fill the hole with a shovelful of cement.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Effort
The word can suggest physical labor involved in moving materials.
She was tired after hauling many shovelfuls of dirt.
Pro Tip 1/3Measurement Tool
Shovelful implies a non-exact measure, similar to a handful or a pinch.
Just add a shovelful or two of compost to each plant.
Pro Tip 2/3Construction Usage
Shovelful is often used in construction or gardening to indicate amounts of material.
Fill the hole with a shovelful of cement.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Effort
The word can suggest physical labor involved in moving materials.
She was tired after hauling many shovelfuls of dirt.
Pro Tip 1/3Measurement Tool
Shovelful implies a non-exact measure, similar to a handful or a pinch.
Just add a shovelful or two of compost to each plant.
Pro Tip 2/3Construction Usage
Shovelful is often used in construction or gardening to indicate amounts of material.
Fill the hole with a shovelful of cement.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Effort
The word can suggest physical labor involved in moving materials.
She was tired after hauling many shovelfuls of dirt.
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Quote examples
William Morris Hunt
American Artist
It gives a fellow an awful shiver to hear the first shovelful of dirt and gravel rattle down upon the coffin; but after it is covered, it falls gently and makes no sound. The feeling of rest is perfect. There's no more nagging, no more pain!
Quote examples
William Morris Hunt
American Artist
It gives a fellow an awful shiver to hear the first shovelful of dirt and gravel rattle down upon the coffin; but after it is covered, it falls gently and makes no sound. The feeling of rest is perfect. There's no more nagging, no more pain!
Example 1 of 1
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