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shover

/ʃoʊvər/ · sho·ver
noun
  1. A person who shoves or pushes others, often in a crowded or confined space. The shover at the train station was notorious for pushing people onto the train.
  2. A device or mechanism that shoves or pushes something, such as a shovel or a plow. The farmer used a shover to clear the snow from the driveway.
verb
  1. To push or shove someone or something, often with force or violence. The crowd began to shover the police line, trying to get a glimpse of the celebrity.
  2. To move or push something, often with a sudden or forceful motion. The wind began to shover the leaves off the trees.
Did you know? The word 'shover' has been used in various contexts, including sports, where a shover is a player who pushes or blocks an opponent to gain an advantage.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 3 lookups Added Jul 29, 2026