shovel
noun
an implement consisting of a broad blade or scoop attached to a long handle, used for taking up, removing, or throwing loose matter, as earth, snow, or coal.
unshoveled
-
a word derived from
shovel.
Example Sentences
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I had visions of myself as Sonja Henie gliding under the lights, only to find the rink was a sad, unshoveled rectangle, with ice that was pitted and rough under our skates.
From New York Times ● Dec. 3, 2022
The haul left track marks in snow on the unshoveled sidewalk.
From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2017
Pedestrians have enough problems navigating around bicyclists, smartphone zombies, folks walking on the wrong side of the sidewalk, cars failing to yield in crosswalks and unshoveled walks in winter.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 27, 2016
The mountains of snow, combined with icy and unshoveled sidewalks, also made travel difficult for bus riders and pedestrians, who often were forced into the street.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 26, 2016
The unshoveled parking lot was deserted except for one snow-covered car and a couple truck cabs.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
