Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shovelling
verb
/ˈʃʌv.əl.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of moving bulk materials such as snow, sand, or gravel with a shovel.
Examples
- Shovelling snow from the driveway took a couple of hours.
- He was shovelling sand into the truck for the construction site.
- After the storm, the city workers were busy shovelling the streets clear.
Meaning
Shovelling refers to the physical process of lifting and moving material using a shovel, typically involving a repetitive motion to clear, load, or transport substances.
Synonyms
- digging
- lifting
- scooping
