Shovel

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Using a shovel to remove material from a train engine

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Shovelling snow

A shovel is a tool used for moving loose material. Shovels have a flat bottom head which is angled slightly from the handle to enable scooping and moving of material.

Although a shovel can be used for digging, it is much less efficient than a spade. Spades are straight, and transmit force straight downwards. Shovels move loose material, such as coal, snow, gravel etc. They are usually made of metal at the bottom, and wood is sometimes used for the handle.

Shovel Media

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  Skovl

• Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Q31239.jpg

  A gravedigger using a shovel, 1918

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  • Aufnahmen von Straßen- und Dacharbeiten
• Shovelblack

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  Eine Schneewanne (Schneehexe)

• Grain shovels, Eling Tide Mill.jpg

  Grain shovels at Eling Tide Mill, Hampshire.

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  • Roman; Spoon; Metalwork-Silver
• Aa shovel01.jpg

  Aashovel

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