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dig	to turn over or remove with a shovel or other tool. [1/6 definitions]
dustpan	a flat pan shaped like a small shovel with an attached handle. It is usually made of metal or plastic. A dustpan is used for gathering up dust or dirt while sweeping with a broom.
shovel	the amount of material that can be held in a shovel. [2/5 definitions]
snowplow	a machine or vehicle with a large shovel or blade for clearing snow from streets, highways, runways, or driveways.
spade¹	a tool shaped like a shovel and used for digging. A spade has a long handle and a flat blade that can be pushed into the ground with a foot. [1/2 definitions]

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