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| bucket |
the part of a steam shovel or other machine that is used to scoop up and transport material. [1/5 definitions] |
| dig |
to turn over or remove with a shovel or other tool. [1/6 definitions] |
| dustpan |
a flat pan shaped like a small shovel with an attached handle. It is usually made of metal or plastic. A dustpan is used for gathering up dust or dirt while sweeping with a broom. |
| groundbreaking |
a ceremonial commencement of a building or construction project, when the first ground is broken with a shovel. [1/2 definitions] |
| shovel |
a large tool with a long handle and a wide, flat blade. A shovel is used for digging or lifting heavy material such as earth, snow, or coal. |
| shoveler |
one that uses a shovel. [1/2 definitions] |
| shovelful |
the amount that can or does fill a shovel. |
| snowplow |
a machine or vehicle with a large shovel or blade for clearing snow from streets, highways, runways, or driveways. |
| spade1 |
a tool shaped like a shovel and used for digging. A spade has a long handle and a flat blade that can be pushed into the ground with a foot. [1/2 definitions] |
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