shovelling

[US]/ˈʃʌv.əl.ɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈʃʌv.əl.ɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of using a shovel
n.a tool for digging or moving material; the blade of a shovel

Phrases & Collocations

shovelling snow

shovelling dirt

shovelling coal

shovelling gravel

shovelling sand

shovelling snowflakes

shovelling leaves

shovelling waste

shovelling food

shovelling manure

Example Sentences

he spent the afternoon shovelling snow from the driveway.

shovelling dirt is hard work, especially in the summer heat.

after shovelling the sidewalk, he took a break with a hot drink.

they were shovelling sand to build a new beach volleyball court.

shovelling leaves can be a relaxing outdoor activity in the fall.

the kids enjoyed shovelling the snow into piles to play in.

shovelling gravel is necessary for the construction project.

he was shovelling coal into the furnace to keep the fire going.

shovelling out the barn is part of the daily chores.

she was shovelling food onto her plate at the buffet.

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