shovelful Definition
- 1the amount of something that a shovel can hold
- 2the quantity that a shovel will contain
Using shovelful: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shovelful" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He took a shovelful of dirt and put it in the wheelbarrow.
Example
Add two shovelfuls of sand to the mixture.
Example
She scooped up a shovelful of snow and threw it at her friend.
shovelful Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: shovelful in Brief
'Shovelful' [shuhv-uhl-foo l] is a noun that refers to the amount of something that a shovel can hold. It is often used to describe the quantity of material that can be moved with a single scoop of a shovel, such as dirt, sand, or snow. Examples include 'He took a shovelful of dirt and put it in the wheelbarrow.' and 'Add two shovelfuls of sand to the mixture.'
