Definition of "shovel"

Kid-friendly meaning of shovel, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "shovel" mean?

shovel (noun) — a tool with a long handle and a flat scoop, used to dig.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (shov·el)

Example sentences using "shovel"

Grade K–2
Use the shovel.
Grade 3–5
I grabbed the shovel and helped clear a path through the deep snow.
Grade 6–8
A simple shovel may be one of humanity's oldest tools, with versions going back thousands of years, and even today the basic shape has barely changed because it works.

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