shovel: Meaning and Definition of

shov•el

1. an implement consisting of a broad blade or scoop attached to a long handle, used for taking up, removing, or throwing loose matter, as earth, snow, or coal.
2. any fairly large contrivance or machine with a broad blade or scoop for taking up or removing loose matter: a steam shovel.
3. a shovelful.
4. See

1. to take up and cast or remove with a shovel: to shovel coal.
2. to gather up in large quantity roughly or carelessly with or as if with a shovel: He shoveled food into his mouth.
3. to dig or clear with or as if with a shovel: to shovel a path through the snow.

1. to work with a shovel.