Definition

A type of duck known for its wide, flat bill, which it uses to filter food from water and mud, often found in marshy areas.

Example

The shoveler swam gracefully across the pond, using its broad bill to sift through the water for food.

Conversation

Did you see that shoveler at the park yesterday?

Yeah, it was so interesting to watch it feed in the water.

I love how they use their bills to sift through the mud.

Me too! They're such unique birds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Shoveler** → The word 'shoveler' is formed from 'shovel' (from Old English *sceofl*, meaning a tool for digging or moving material) and '-er' (meaning a person who). A shoveler is a person who uses a shovel.

Memory Tip

Think of someone using a 'shovel' — that's the tool they use, and the '-er' indicates that they are a person who does that action.

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