shoveler

noun

shov·​el·​er ˈshə-və-lər How to pronounce shoveler (audio)
ˈshəv-lər
variants or shoveller
1
: one that shovels
2
: any of several freshwater ducks (genus Anas) that have a large very broad bill and feed by dabbling

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Also in the news: Two major grocery chains could merge and some eager shovelers removed snow from Highmark Stadium ahead of the Bills' loss to the Chiefs Sunday. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024 More shovelers will be accepted beginning at 9 AM this morning to finish clearing Highmark Stadium for tomorrow’s Divisional Round playoff game! Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2024 The franchise has also leaned on volunteer snow shovelers to help clear the field and stands of Highmark Stadium, while crews worked on clearing parking lots. Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2024 Earlier in the day, the Bills asked snow shovelers in a statement not to report to the stadium until further notice. NBC News, 15 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shoveler 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shoveler was in the 15th century

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“Shoveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoveler. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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shoveler

noun
shov·​el·​er
variants or shoveller
1
: one that shovels
2
: any of several freshwater ducks having a large and very broad bill

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