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Definition shovel in British English

shovel verb

verb
/ˈʃʌv(ə)l/
1

to use a shovel to move something such as soil or snow

Synonyms and related words
card chase chip away
2

to move large amounts of something from one place to another in a careless way

Example

Investors are continuing to shovel cash into their stock funds.

Example

Stop shovelling food into your mouth!

Synonyms and related words
dig out dig up dig
Definition shovel in British English