scoop shovel
1 of 1noun/ˈsku:p ʃʌ.vəl/
Forms:scoop shovels
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a wide, deep, and curved blade, ideal for lifting and moving loose materials like gravel, sand, or snow
A scoop shovel is a tool with a broad, flat blade and a sturdy handle, designed for moving loose materials like snow, grain, sand, or gravel. Its wide blade allows for scooping and lifting large amounts of material quickly and efficiently. This type of shovel is commonly used in tasks such as clearing snow, loading materials into containers, or spreading soil and mulch in gardening and construction projects.
- She filled the wheelbarrow with soil using a scoop shovel in just a few minutes.
- The farmer grabbed a scoop shovel to load the grain into the storage bin.
- He used a scoop shovel to spread mulch evenly across the flower bed.
- The worker used a scoop shovel to clear the pile of gravel from the driveway.
- Cleaning up after the construction project was easier with a sturdy scoop shovel.
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