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Hand Shovel

A hand shovel, also known as a garden shovel or trowel, is a small digging tool used for various purposes in gardening, construction, and other household tasks. It consists of a scooping blade attached to a handle, providing convenient portability and ease of use.

Parts of Speech

• Noun: A hand shovel is an essential tool for any gardener.
• Verb: She hand-shoveled the soil to create a small hole for planting.

Senses and Usages

1. A tool for digging in small spaces, such as flower beds or pots.

Sample Sentence: The gardener used a hand shovel to carefully transplant the delicate seedlings.

2. A handheld digging tool used for removing dirt or debris.

Sample Sentence: He tirelessly hand-shoveled the snow from the driveway during the winter storm.

3. A tool for scooping and lifting loose materials, like sand or gravel.

Sample Sentence: The workers used hand shovels to load the gravel onto the truck.

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