Shoveler (Noun)
Meaning 1
Freshwater duck of the northern hemisphere having a broad flat bill.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Eurasian wigeon, mallard, and shoveler were all seen during the wetlands bird survey.
- Shovelers are monogamous and will form pairs for a single breeding season.
- A distinctive feature of the shoveler is its large, broad bill, which is perfect for straining tiny invertebrates from the water.
- Northern shovelers migrate from Canada to Central America, passing through Mexico each fall.
- The distinctive call of the shoveler is a series of soft, low-pitched quacks that can be described as grunting.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A worker who shovels; "a shoveler of coal".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.