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Shoveler - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A shoveler is a type of duck with a broad, flat bill used for sifting food from water. It can also refer to a person who digs or moves material with a shovel.

shoveler

/ˈʃʌvələr/ /ˈʃʌvələ/

Definition:

A person or tool that shovels, or a duck with a broad, flat bill.

Synonyms:

digger, excavator, laborer, spader

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

collector, gatherer

Common Collocations:

snow shoveler, coal shoveler, duck shoveler

Derivatives:

shovel, shoveling, shoveled

Usage Tips:

Use "shoveler" for someone who shovels or the duck species; context clarifies meaning.

Common Phrases:

hardworking shoveler, shovel-ready job, like a duck to water

Etymology:

Derived from "shovel," from Old English "scofl," related to digging tools or actions.

Examples:

  • 1. The shoveler cleared the snowy driveway quickly.
  • 2. A northern shoveler duck paddled in the pond.
  • 3. The construction worker was a skilled shoveler.
  • 4. She hired a shoveler to dig the garden beds.

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