shovel

Example Sentences

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It’s snowing and I have to help my dad salt and shovel.

From Literature

Led by brother David Fox, a troop of men carrying shovels and pickaxes descended the stairs to dig up the peddler’s body.

From Literature

In a field where buzzards were flying overhead, they used metal probes and pick axes and shovels in their search for remains.

From BBC

Right after supper, while Papa was putting some coal oil in the lantern, I went to the tool shed and got a pick and shovel.

From Literature

She glared at Frederick and Bruno, holding her shovel over her shoulder like a weapon.

From Literature