What is another word for Shovelfuls?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈʌvɛlfə͡lz] (IPA)

Shovelfuls refer to the quantity of a substance or material that can be held or moved by a shovel. However, there are several synonymous words that can be used to describe shovelfuls. These words include scoopfuls, spadefuls, ladlefuls, and handfuls. Scoopfuls are often used to describe the quantity of small or loose substances such as sugar or flour. Spadefuls, on the other hand, describe the amount of soil or other heavier materials that can be moved by a spade. Ladlefuls are used to describe the quantity of liquid substances such as soup or sauce. Handfuls are often used colloquially to describe the quantity that can be held in one hand, regardless of its type.

What are the hypernyms for Shovelfuls?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Shovelfuls

He cleared several Shovelfuls out, and then stooped to rake for the chest with his fingers.
"In the Brooding Wild"
Ridgwell Cullum
This is carried out by throwing Shovelfuls in the air, the slight breeze we have to-day carrying the pounded straw away and leaving the heavy grain.
"The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde""
George Davidson
A few Shovelfuls of earth, a sprinkling of holy water by a priest, and all was said.
"Napoleon the Little"
Victor Hugo

Semantically related words: handfuls, handful, scoopfuls, scoopful

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