A shovel is a tool used for digging, scooping, and moving materials such as soil, snow, and coal. It is composed of a broad blade fixed to a handle, and is usually made of metal or plastic. The crossword solutions for the term 'shovel' include 'TROWEL' (6 letters), which is a small hand tool with a pointed, curved blade used for digging and mixing in gardening; 'GRUB' (4 letters), which is a small, hand-held tool used for digging and loosening soil; 'SCOOP' (5 letters), which is a tool used for scooping up and transferring materials such as grain, coal, and snow; 'DIG' (3 letters), which is an act of excavating or turning over soil; and 'SPADE' (5 letters), which is a tool with a flat, rectangular blade used for digging and moving soil.