What is Shovel?
[[File:11Ec45SMBBauma-20121014vii.jpg|thumb|right|Using a shovel to remove material from a train engine]] [[File:Shovelling Snow, USAF.jpg|thumb|right|Shovelling snow]] A '''shovel''' is a [[tool]] used for moving loose material. Shovels have a flat bottom head which is angled slightly from the handle to enable scooping and moving of material. Although a shovel can be used for digging, it is much less efficient than a [[spade]]. Spades are straight, and transmit force straight downwards. Shovels move loose [[material]], such as [[coal]], snow, [[gravel]] etc. They are usually made of [[metal]] at the bottom, and [[wood]] is sometimes used for the handle. == References == {{-}} {{tech-stub}} [[Category:Gardening tools]] [[Category:Tools]]