What Does Shovelfuls Mean?

: as much as a shovel will hold.

Is shovelful a word?

noun, plural shov·el·fuls. the amount held by a shovel.

How do you describe a shovel?

A shovel is a tool for digging, lifting, and moving bulk materials, such as soil, coal, gravel, snow, sand, or ore. Most shovels are hand tools consisting of a broad blade fixed to a medium-length handle. Shovel blades are usually made of sheet steel or hard plastics and are very strong.