How Do You Spell SHOVELING?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈʌvəlɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "shoveling" in American English is determined by its pronunciation. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈʃʌvəlɪŋ/. The first syllable is pronounced as "shuh" with the sound of "u" as in "cup." The second syllable is pronounced as "vuh" with the sound of "v" as in "vine." The final syllable is pronounced as "ling" with the sound of "i" as in "bit" and "ng" as in "sing." This word refers to the act of using a shovel to move or clear something.

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SHOVELING Meaning and Definition

  1. Shoveling is the physical activity of removing or lifting materials, such as snow, dirt, or gravel, by means of a shovel. It involves the process of using a shovel, a long-handled tool with a wide blade, to lift, scoop, or throw loose materials from one place to another. Shoveling is typically done by pushing the blade into the material, using force to lift it up, and then moving it to a desired location.

    The purpose of shoveling varies depending on the context. For example, during the winter season, shoveling is commonly associated with clearing snow from walkways, driveways, and roads to enable safe passage. In construction or landscaping settings, shoveling may involve moving earth, gravel, or other loose materials to create or level surfaces, fill trenches, or prepare an area for planting or construction.

    Shoveling requires physical strength, coordination, and endurance due to the repetitive nature of the activity. It can be physically demanding, especially when dealing with heavy or wet materials. Proper technique and body mechanics are important to minimize the risk of injury and strain on the body.

    Shoveling is often regarded as a labor-intensive task, serving functional and practical purposes in various industries and everyday life. It can also be considered a form of physical exercise, providing a workout for the muscles and helping to improve cardiovascular fitness when performed for an extended period of time.

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Etymology of SHOVELING

The word "shoveling" derives from the noun "shovel", which originated from the Old English word "scofl". The Old English word itself was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*skublo", which means a tool for digging or scooping. The Middle English form of the word was "schovele", which eventually gave rise to the verb "shovel". The addition of the suffix "-ing" to the verb form creates the present participle "shoveling", indicating ongoing or continuous action.

Conjugate verb Shoveling

CONDITIONAL

I would shovel
we would shovel
you would shovel
he/she/it would shovel
they would shovel

FUTURE

I will shovel
we will shovel
you will shovel
he/she/it will shovel
they will shovel

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shovelled, will have shoveled
we will have shovelled, will have shoveled
you will have shovelled, will have shoveled
he/she/it will have shovelled, will have shoveled
they will have shovelled, will have shoveled

PAST

I shovelled, shoveled
we shovelled, shoveled
you shovelled, shoveled
he/she/it shovelled, shoveled
they shovelled, shoveled

PAST PERFECT

I had shovelled, had shoveled
we had shovelled, had shoveled
you had shovelled, had shoveled
he/she/it had shovelled, had shoveled
they had shovelled, had shoveled

PRESENT

I shovel
we shovel
you shovel
he/she/it shovels
they shovel

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shoveled, have shovelled
we have shoveled, have shovelled
you have shoveled, have shovelled
he/she/it has shoveled, has shovelled
they have shoveled, have shovelled
I am shoveling, am shovelling
we are shovelling, are shoveling
you are shovelling, are shoveling
he/she/it is shoveling, is shovelling
they are shovelling, are shoveling
I was shovelling, was shoveling
we were shoveling, were shovelling
you were shoveling, were shovelling
he/she/it was shovelling, was shoveling
they were shoveling, were shovelling
I will be shoveling, will be shovelling
we will be shoveling, will be shovelling
you will be shoveling, will be shovelling
he/she/it will be shoveling, will be shovelling
they will be shoveling, will be shovelling
I have been shoveling, have been shovelling
we have been shoveling, have been shovelling
you have been shovelling, have been shoveling
he/she/it has been shoveling, has been shovelling
they have been shovelling, have been shoveling
I had been shovelling, had been shoveling
we had been shovelling, had been shoveling
you had been shovelling, had been shoveling
he/she/it had been shovelling, had been shoveling
they had been shovelling, had been shoveling
I will have been shoveling, will have been shovelling
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you will have been shoveling, will have been shovelling
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I would have shovelled, would have shoveled
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you would have shovelled, would have shoveled
he/she/it would have shovelled, would have shoveled
they would have shovelled, would have shoveled
I would be shovelling, would be shoveling
we would be shovelling, would be shoveling
you would be shovelling, would be shoveling
he/she/it would be shovelling, would be shoveling
they would be shovelling, would be shoveling
I would have been shovelling, would have been shoveling
we would have been shovelling, would have been shoveling
you would have been shovelling, would have been shoveling
he/she/it would have been shovelling, would have been shoveling
they would have been shovelling, would have been shoveling

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