Shovel Sentence Examples

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  • He dropped the shovel and darted for her playfully.

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  • Alex was leaning on a shovel, watching her when she joined him.

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  • When loaded by shovel the car is made low to economize labour.

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  • Do you have another shovel?

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  • Alex leaned on the shovel and watched as Sam rode up the hill toward them.

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  • Working with a mattock and shovel, she began digging a hole.

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  • Gerald took the shovel from her and put a comforting arm around her shoulders.

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  • When using a snow shovel make sure the shovel fits your body size and your level of strength.

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  • When he finished the chores, he swallowed three aspirins and went outside to shovel the accumulating snow, hoping further activity might dissipate the anger he felt, not only at Shipton, but at himself for losing it in so public and childish manner.

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  • Dean asked, as he leaned on his shovel.

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  • Choose a snow shovel that is comfortable to use and is not too long or too heavy.

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  • Whenever possible use the snow shovel to push the snow instead of lifting it.

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  • Remove very deep snow in layers, instead of trying to shovel from the ground.

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  • When operating a snow blower or an electric snow shovel wear eye protection.

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  • If you have any medical conditions, check with your doctor to make sure it is all right for you to shovel snow.

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  • The decision made, everybody grabbed a shovel and started digging under their wagon.

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  • Finally Carmen grabbed the shovel and jabbed it into the pile of dirt.

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  • The size, shape and design of the cars depend on the size of the mine passage and of the hoisting compartments of the shafts; on whether the cars are to be trammed by hand or hauled in trains; whether they are loaded by shovel or by gravity from a chute; and whether they are to be hoisted to the surface or used only for underground transport.

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  • For example, you shovel your neighbor's walkway, and she bakes cookies for you.

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  • For most garden lovers, the thrill of sinking your shovel into a pile of perfect dirt is the ultimate ecstasy.

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  • Alex straightened and set the shovel aside.

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  • The implements used are two makes of iron-shod wooden ploughs; a large shovel, worked by three or five men, one working the handle, the others jerking the blade by ropes attached to it; a short sharp-pointed hoe, a bamboo rake, and a wooden barrow, all of rude construction.

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  • That and the damned electric bike; checking that shit is real pick and shovel work but I'm sure it was purchased in California.

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  • The plow quickly dislodges both compacted material and vegetation which can then be picked up by the loading shovel and disposed of.

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  • Okay, drop the shovel and get the scarab, then go back SW.

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  • My husband and a neighbor grabbed a shovel and a bat, and they were waving them until it took off.

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  • Depending on extent of material deposited refuse skips or a mechanical shovel may need to be used.

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  • You did remember a snow shovel, didn't you?

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  • He visited the footplate of " Witherslack Hall " which was in service and even took a turn on the coal shovel.

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  • I can drive all over the place, I can go for walks, I can shovel snow.

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  • On the front there's a gear panel which will hold a snow shovel, crampons, wet waterproofs or other large items.

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  • There they would shovel the coal out of a railroad wagon into coal bags that we held open for them on the scales.

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  • In return for food and " luxuries " the couple must shovel sand all night to stop the village from being swamped in sand.

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  • To get up a good head of steam the poor fireman would need to shovel coal into the firebox for all he was worth !

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  • On 16 June 2003 Lee Wells was hit by a shovel truck and suffered a broken leg.

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  • Put him in a shovel hat and gaiters and he would pass anywhere for a bishop.

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  • Shovel pit testing holes are dug over a grid system which is used for all the survey techniques we are using on the farm.

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  • I found a shovel and rushed to where I knew there was a trench mortar position.

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  • On the front there 's a gear panel which will hold a snow shovel, crampons, wet waterproofs or other large items.

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  • If you have light snowfall and only a small driveway or walkway, choose a one-stage model or electric shovel.

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  • Technically, this snowblower model is actually a modified shovel and is powered by electricity.

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  • It's an electric-powered snow blower that's shaped like a shovel.

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  • Cut a hole in the side of the barrel large enough to accommodate a shovel to mix the compost.

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  • If you choose this type of compost container, you will most likely need to turn the compost manually using a shovel or pitchfork.

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  • Others carry a backpack which may include a pair of snowshoes, as well as avalanche equipment such as a shovel, an avalanche probe and an avalanche beacon.

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  • Put a small shovel or two in them.Cut a plastic beach ball open and spread out.

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  • Again, whether it's by the handful or a shovel full, always work this fertilizer into the soil.

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  • Shovel it lightly into the raised bed forms, being careful not to pack it down.

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  • Use a shovel to clear snow from in front of the tires, and use gravel, sand, or kitty litter to add traction.

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  • To minimize the risk of injury, shovel snow off your steps, sidewalk, and driveway promptly after each snowfall.

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  • Make sure your shovel has a handle that is the right length for your height.

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  • Using one that is too short means that you will be leaning forward more as you shovel the snow, and you are running the risk of a back injury by doing so.

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  • If you are using the snow shovel to lift the snow, do not overload it.

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  • Always be aware of the location of the electric cord if you are using an electric powered snow blower or snow shovel.

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  • Dealing with human feces Where possible feces may be scraped up (e.g. using a dustpan or shovel) and put down a toilet.

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  • Whether you are using a snow blower, a snow shovel or are spreading a layer of natural cat litter on your deck, stop immediately if you experience any chest pain and seek medical help right away.

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  • People with high blood pressure or high cholesterol and smokers may also be putting themselves at risk if they pick up a shovel and try to clear their driveway themselves.

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  • Use a shovel to remove snow, if necessary.

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  • To put out a fire quickly, keep a bucket of water and a shovel close by.

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  • Golden Shovel - Buy two shovels, then bury one.

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  • If you find a coconut, hold onto it until you can purchase a shovel.

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  • Use the shovel to plant the nut no more than 10 squares away from the sea.

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  • Shovel - Used to dig up fossils, gyroids and other surprises.

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  • Buy a second shovel, then bury one just outside of your house.

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  • The next morning, dig it up to get a Golden Shovel.

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  • Use the Golden Shovel to bury a bag of money to grow a Money Tree.

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  • Run around with a Golden Shovel and hit the rocks until you find it.

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  • All players must have a timer and either an axe, a shovel or net.

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  • Capture the Flag requires 4 players, one umbrella and each player must have an axe, a shovel or a net to use for tagging.

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  • Go downstairs via the elevator, use the remote control to open the left door, and use the shovel to clear out the rocks.

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  • Travel to Carlin and make sure you equip yourself with a shovel.

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  • If you encounter any blocked areas, use the shovel to get through.

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  • The best kits include first aid supplies, roadside assistance equipment, a folding shovel for dealing with snow, a powerful light, and other items.

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  • It's also essential to bring a shovel to throw dirt on the fire if necessary.

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  • Always keep a hose, bucket of water, or shovel nearby, in case the fire needs to be put out quickly.

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  • Shovel to clean away snow or debris and to put dirt on a flame to kill a campfire.

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  • Mourners then take turns placing some dirt on top of the coffin with a spade or shovel.

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  • The association fees will need to be figured into your monthly budget, but it may be worth it for the peace of mind of professional landscaping and not having to shovel your own walkway.

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  • For $9.99, you get the plastic sifter pail, a shovel and a rake.

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  • If you purchase moon sand in a kit, you may get additional items to "bury" in the sand as well as accessories like a small shovel, pick, molds, and sifter.

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  • In fact, the only thing more criminally obvious than a metal briefcase is an unlatched trunk retaining a body bag and a shovel.

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  • Shovel snow-Snow shoveling is not only great exercise, but chances are after a big snow storm, there are lots of neighbors in need of clean driveways and sidewalks.

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  • Twenty years ago, parents arrived at the beach with their kids wearing basic bathing suits, carrying a towel and maybe a pail and shovel to make sandcastles.

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  • While using a shovel can be an effective way to remove ashes from a fireplace, this technique is labor intensive and can be messy.

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  • Additionally, while using a shovel can be a good way to remove the majority of ashes from your fireplace, a good bit of residue will likely be left behind.

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  • If you would prefer to avoid the mess and difficulty of manual fireplace cleaning, you may want to consider using a Cricket Ash Vac vacuum cleaner instead of using a shovel and broom combination.

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  • Rather than having to manually shovel and sweep out the ashes that occur naturally, you can simply plug in your vacuum and rely on the power of suction to quickly and easily do away with the mess.

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  • Shovel snow in the winter rather than using a snow blower.

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  • Knowing these rules, some players use the strategy of planting a basic crop like soybeans and immediately plowing it under using the shovel tool.

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  • The ore is mined in the ordinary way, by pick and shovel if soft, or by the aid of powder if necessary, and the funnel-shaped bottom of the pit is maintained at such an angle that little or no shovelling is required to bring the excavated material to the shaft.

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  • With Sir Cloudesley Shovel he took part in the capture of Gibraltar on the 21st of July 1704.

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  • A sharp-pointed planting stick, a wooden shovel, and a bronze-bladed hoe called a coati were the simple implements.

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  • Moreover, when depositing the concrete, a shovel or other tool must be worked between the wet concrete and the shutter.

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  • James, the 3rd earl, an active sea captain who was all but lost in company with Sir Cloudesley Shovel, became knight of the Garter and lord high admiral and commander-in-chief in the Channel, he and his house being loyal supporters of the Hanoverian dynasty.

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  • Formerly it was the practice to carry out such operations entirely by hand, men charging the retorts either by means of shovel or hand-scoop, and the coke produced being withdrawn with hand rakes.

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  • A unique wooden shovel powered by the hoist aids in removing the grain from the kiln floor.

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  • At a photo stop a Caterpillar 990 loading shovel dwarfed the group, there being room for all in the bucket!

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  • It is in dry and sandy soil that the ant-lion lays its trap. Having marked out the chosen site by a circular groove, it starts to crawl backwards, using its abdomen as a plough to shovel up the soil.

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  • You did remember a snow shovel, did n't you?

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  • When he was done, he placed the mattock and shovel in the wheelbarrow and wheeled them down to the barn for her.

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