15+ Words that rhyme with shovel

Shovel is a 2-syllable word with 15 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bedevil, bevel, dishevel. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of shovel

noun
  1. a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
  2. the quantity a shovel can hold
  3. a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace

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Examples of "shovel" in lyrics

See how shovel is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "I don't shrug instead of the ramifications of my shovel"
    Aesop Rock — Shovel
  • "There is a hole in front of the shovel"
    Aesop Rock — No City
  • "Man, you couldn't dig my youth with your shovel"
    Bolo Gah f/ Dragonfly, Long Axe — 18 to Party

What do these rhymes mean?

bedevil
treat cruelly; "The children tormented the stuttering teacher" be confusing or perplexing to
bevel
two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees a hand tool consisting of two rules that are hinged together
devil
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind
dishevel
disarrange or rumple; dishevel; "The strong wind tousled my hair"
level
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another; "a flat desk

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "shovel" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bedevil, bevel, dishevel create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "shovel" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with shovel?
Words that rhyme with shovel include: bedevil, bevel, dishevel, level, devil, revel, daredevil, multilevel, lovell, bethel, and 5 more.
How many syllables does shovel have?
Shovel has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with shovel?
There are 15 words that rhyme with shovel: 15 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shovel in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shovel in songwriting are bedevil, bevel, dishevel. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with shovel?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shovel include bedevil, bevel, dishevel, level, devil. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bevel, level; 1-syllable: bedevil, dishevel; 2-syllable: daredevil, multilevel. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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