Shovel - translation, pronunciation and examples
shovel
digging tool
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When to use shovel
Оставь лопату у сарая, когда закончишь.
Он использовал лопату, чтобы выкопать ямку для помидора.
shovel usage examples
Оставь лопату у сарая, когда закончишь.
Leave the shovel by the shed when you're finished.
Он использовал лопату, чтобы выкопать ямку для помидора.
He used a shovel to dig a hole for the tomato plant.
Similar words
General word for a digging/scooping tool used to move soil or loose material.
A digging tool with a flat or slightly curved blade used for cutting turf and edging.
A bowl-shaped tool for scooping and lifting loose materials rather than digging hard ground.
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shovel belongs to the topic "Garden and Plants". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
shovel synonyms
What's the difference between shovel / spade / scoop
General word for a digging/scooping tool used to move soil or loose material.
He used a shovel to dig a hole for the tree.
Он использовал лопату, чтобы выкопать яму для дерева.
A digging tool with a flat or slightly curved blade used for cutting turf and edging.
Use a spade to cut through the lawn edge.
Используйте штыковую лопату, чтобы отрезать край газона.
A bowl-shaped tool for scooping and lifting loose materials rather than digging hard ground.
She used a scoop to transfer the grain into the bag.
Она использовала совок, чтобы пересыпать зерно в мешок.
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How to pronounce shovel and what this word means
shovel translation: лопата. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce shovel
/ˈʃʌvəl/
shovel translation
лопата
shovel examples
Leave the shovel by the shed when you're finished.
shovel transcription
/ˈʃʌvəl/, /ˈʃʌvəl/
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Questions about this word
shovel meaning: what does it mean?
digging tool
shovel pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
shovel is pronounced as /ˈʃʌvəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
shovel definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Leave the shovel by the shed when you're finished. Translation: Оставь лопату у сарая, когда закончишь.
Is shovel part of Plant Care vocabulary?
Yes, shovel (лопата) can be learned in the Plant Care topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is shovel part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?
Yes, shovel (лопата) can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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