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.

any fairly large contrivance or machine with a broad blade or scoop for taking up or removing loose matter

a steam shovel.

a shovelful.

Informal . shovel hat.

to take up and cast or remove with a shovel

to shovel coal.

to gather up in large quantity roughly or carelessly with or as if with a shovel

He shoveled food into his mouth.

to dig or clear with or as if with a shovel

to shovel a path through the snow.

to work with a shovel.

verb

delve , excavate , grub , scoop , spade , digger , excavator , trowel