plural of shovel test

(archaeology) An excavation unit of small extent and shallow depth, made quickly with a shovel or trowel to determine whether archeologically significant material is present below the ground surface.

(archaeology) To examine a site or area using one or more small excavation units.

(transitive) to remove something by shoveling or digging. / (transitive) to remove something using a scooping movement.

A broad-brimmed hat, turned up at the sides and projecting in front like a shovel, formerly worn by some clergy of the Church of England.

plural of shovel hat

(Ireland) Severely admonished; castigated.

Having a flattened beak or snout.

(transitive) To excavate (a place, or something from a place) using a steam shovel. / (intransitive) To operate a steam shovel.

(historical) An excavating machine designed to effect a shovelling action through steam power. / (by extension) Any excavating machine of similar design, no matter how powered.