Meaning & use
Shoveled
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Moved, lifted, or cleared material using a shovel.
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He shoveled the driveway before sunrise so the car wouldn't get stuck.
She shoveled mashed potatoes onto her plate at dinner.
A note on using this word
American English doubles the "l" as "shoveled," while British English typically uses "shovelled."
Words with a similar meaning
dugscooped
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Another way to use it
2. verb
Ate or put something into a container quickly and in large amounts (informal).
He shoveled the food into his mouth between meetings.
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