shovelhead

/ˈʃʌvəlˌhɛd/
noun
  1. A type of shark with a broad, flat head that looks like a shovel.
    • We spotted a shovelhead near the reef during our dive.
    • The shovelhead swam slowly along the sandy ocean floor.
    • Shovelheads are often found in shallow coastal waters.
  2. A person who operates a shovel, especially in construction or mining.
    • The crew of shovelheads cleared the debris after the storm.
    • My grandfather worked as a shovelhead in the coal mines for thirty years.
    • The shovelhead loaded the truck with gravel in just a few minutes.
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