square point shovel
1 of 1noun/ˈskwɛr pɔɪnt ˈʃʌvəl/
Forms:square point shovels
1
a flat, rectangular blade with a sharp edge, used for cutting through roots, edging, and digging in hard or compacted soil
A square point shovel is a tool with a flat, square-shaped blade that is typically used for digging, lifting, and moving materials like dirt, sand, or gravel. The flat blade design allows for better control when scooping and transferring material, making it ideal for tasks that require a more precise edge, such as digging straight edges or leveling surfaces. Square point shovels are commonly used in gardening, landscaping, and construction work, where accuracy and efficiency are important.
- The worker used a square point shovel to scoop up the gravel and move it into the wheelbarrow.
- For the landscaping project, they needed a square point shovel to dig a precise trench.
- He grabbed the square point shovel to level the soil before planting the garden.
- She used the square point shovel to scrape the excess dirt from the edge of the foundation.
- The gardener preferred a square point shovel for its sharp, flat edge when transferring compost.