Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shuv-holer

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.95 in modern English

Syllables: shu-v--holer
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A digging tool comprising two opposing spades with a scissoring action, used to dig deep narrow holes for fenceposts etc.

Example Sentences

"1 auger/post hole borer (use instead of spades and shuv-holers in suitable ground)"
"1,070 manholes; 2,310 shuv-holers; 1,190 collector boxes; 19.5 km of curbs/gutters; and 90 km of pipes in precast concrete."

Inflected Forms

shuv-holers (plural)

Questions

What does shuv-holer mean?: A digging tool comprising two opposing spades with a scissoring action, used to dig deep narrow holes for fenceposts etc.

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