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hand shovel vs shovel

shovel vs hand shovel

hand shovel and shovel both are nouns.

hand shovel is not a verb while shovel is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hand shovel Yes No No No
shovel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shovel is a hypernym of hand shovel; that is, shovel is a word with a broader meaning than hand shovel:
  • hand shovel: a shovel that is operated by hand
  • shovel: a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
hand shovel (noun) shovel (noun)
a shovel that is operated by hand a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace
a machine for excavating
the quantity a shovel can hold
hand shovel (verb) shovel (verb)
dig with or as if with a shovel
Difference between hand shovel and shovel

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