How Do You Spell SHOVELS?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈʌvə͡lz] (IPA)

The word "shovels" is spelled with the phoneme /ʃ/, represented by the letters "sh". The following phoneme is /ʌ/, represented by the letter "o", followed by the phoneme /v/ represented by the letter "v" and ends with the phoneme /əlz/, represented by the letters "els". The stress in this word falls on the first syllable, /'ʃʌvəlz/, making it a two-syllable word. "Shovels" refers to a tool used for digging or moving material, usually consisting of a long handle with a broad flattened blade at its end.

SHOVELS Meaning and Definition

1. Shovels can be defined as hand tools primarily used for digging or scooping earth, sand, snow, or other loose materials. They typically consist of a long handle and a broad, flat, and usually curved blade at one end. Shovels are commonly made of metals such as steel or aluminum and are designed to withstand heavy use.

   These versatile tools come in various types, each tailored for specific purposes. The rounded-point shovel, also known as a spade, has a pointed tip and is useful for piercing through hard surfaces. It is commonly employed for digging holes, breaking up soil, or edging garden beds.

   The square-point shovel, on the other hand, features a rectangular or square-shaped blade and is suitable for moving loose materials like sand, gravel, or snow. It is commonly used in landscaping, construction, or during winter clearance.

   Shovels can also be categorized based on their handle types. Long-handled shovels provide increased leverage, making them ideal for tasks requiring more strength, such as digging trenches or lifting heavier loads. Short-handled shovels, on the contrary, offer greater control and are suitable for tasks in tighter spaces, like transplanting small plants or working in raised beds.

   Overall, shovels serve as indispensable tools in a wide range of applications, including gardening, construction, farming, and cleaning. Their essential design and high durability make them vital for efficiently moving or removing different types of loose materials while reducing strain on the user.

Top Common Misspellings for SHOVELS *

• showels 40%
• sovels 40%
• shovers 20%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SHOVELS

• shouls
• shlves
• shoval
• shools
• shels
• shovles
• shavel
• shoveld
• shevols
• shovle
• ovels
• shuvels
• shovele
• sheels
• shouyls
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• movels
• sevels
• wovels
• shovell
• shovelr
• shovelar
• scovell
• shorelss
• shovall
• shovess
• shuvell
• schovils
• stopels
• shovvell

Etymology of SHOVELS

The word "shovel" can be traced back to the Old English word "scofl", which originally meant a scraping instrument or a utensil used for digging. This Old English term is believed to have been derived from the Proto-Germanic word "skublo", which had a similar meaning. The Proto-Germanic term, in turn, is thought to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root word "skeubh", meaning to push or dig. Over time, the word "scofl" evolved into "schovele" in Middle English before eventually becoming "shovel" as it is known today.

Similar spelling word for SHOVELS

• shapeless.

Conjugate verb Shovels

CONDITIONAL

I would shovel

we would shovel

you would shovel

he/she/it would shovel

they would shovel

FUTURE

I will shovel

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he/she/it will shovel

they will shovel

FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

I shovel

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you shovel

he/she/it shovels

they shovel

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shoveled, have shovelled

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I was shovelling, was shoveling

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