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A shovel is a tool with a flat or slightly curved blade attached to a long handle, used for digging, lifting, and moving materials like soil, sand, or snow. It matters because it's a basic implement that enables essential work in construction, gardening, excavation, and many other practical tasks.
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thumb|upright|A typical shovel
A shovel is a tool used for digging, lifting, and moving bulk materials, such as soil, coal, gravel, snow, sand, or ore. Most shovels are hand tools consisting of a broad blade fixed to a medium-length handle. Shovel blades are usually made of sheet steel or hard plastics and are very strong. Shovel handles are usually made of wood (especially specific varieties such as ash or maple) or glass-reinforced plastic (fiberglass).