Shovel

Synonyms of shovel

• spade
• trowel
• scoop

Antonyms of shovel

• fill
• dump

Collocations of shovel

digging

Frequency: 80 %

He was busy digging a hole in the backyard with a shovel.

shoveling

Frequency: 75 %

The kids were shoveling snow off the sidewalk with their small shovels.

dirt

Frequency: 70 %

The shovel was covered in dirt after a long day of gardening.

snow

Frequency: 60 %

She used the shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.

handle

Frequency: 50 %

Make sure you have a good grip on the shovel handle before you start digging.

Idiomatic Expressions for shovel

• Phrase: Shovel food
  Meaning: To eat food quickly and in large amounts.
  Usage: He was so hungry that he shoveled food into his mouth without even chewing.