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Definition shovel in British English

shovel noun

[countable] noun
/ˈʃʌv(ə)l/
1

a tool used for lifting and moving something such as snow or soil. It consists of a long handle with a curved metal end.

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2

a part of a large vehicle or machine used for digging or moving large amounts of soil

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Definition shovel in British English