shovelling
Translation
shoveling
Examples
I spent the morning shovelling snow.
I spent the morning shoveling snow.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) the act of moving (sth.) with a shovel I spent the morning shoveling snow.
Similar Words
digging, scooping, clearing
Etymology
From 'shovel' + the '-ing' suffix for a present participle or gerund.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending shows the action is ongoing or is the name of the activity. Think of the continuous sound: 'shovel-ING, shovel-ING'.