Shoveller (Noun)
Meaning 1
A worker who shovels; "a shoveler of coal".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The laborer was hired as a shoveller to clear the snow from the sidewalks and streets.
- In the early 1900s, being a shoveller of coal was a hazardous and physically demanding job.
- The farmer employed a shoveller to help clean out the barn and prepare it for the new livestock.
- The construction company needed a shoveller to help clear the site and prepare it for excavation.
- During the winter months, the city employs shovellers to keep the roads and public spaces clear of snow and ice.
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Meaning 2
Freshwater duck of the northern hemisphere having a broad flat bill.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.