She dug dirt with a shovel.

Meaning: This sentence describes the action of using a shovel to remove dirt from the ground.

Choice of Words: The sentence uses "dug", which means to remove dirt or other material from the ground using a tool. "Dirt" refers to the loose soil or earth. "Shovel" is a tool used for digging.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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