1noun
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
01 Word definition
shovel
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is SHOVEL a word?
Yes. SHOVEL is a 6-letter noun. a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-H-O-V-E-LHow do you spell SHOVEL?
SHOVEL contains 6 letters, begins with S, and ends with L.
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2noun
the quantity a shovel can hold
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗shovelfulspadeful
02 Letter breakdown
How is SHOVEL spelled?
S1H2O3V4E5L6
03 Word-game status
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Scrabble
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About SHOVEL.
How do you spell SHOVEL?
SHOVEL is spelled S-H-O-V-E-L. It contains 6 letters.