shoveler

/ˈʃoʊvələr/

Definitions

1. noun

A person whose occupation is to clear snow or other obstructions with a shovel

“The snowplow driver and the shoveler worked together to clear the streets after the blizzard.”

2. noun

A type of duck that uses its beak to feed in shallow water

“The shoveler duck is a common sight in many North American wetlands.”

3. verb

To clear or remove something with a shovel

“The storm left a foot of snow on the ground, but the city workers set out to shovel it away as quickly as possible.”

Synonyms

  • scooper
  • snowplower

Antonyms

  • litterer
  • paver