shovel Emoji
πͺ Β· U+1FA8F Β· Emoji 16.0
What does the shovel emoji mean?
The πͺ emoji is often used to convey a sense of manual labor or a hands-on approach to a problem. It can also be used to represent a need to uncover or expose something, such as digging up dirt or uncovering a hidden truth. In a broader sense, the πͺ emoji can symbolize growth, development, or nurturing, as in planting seeds or cultivating a garden.
shovel emoji examples
- just spent all day digging a hole for the new tree πͺ
- trying to bury my problems but they keep resurfacing πͺ
How to copy the shovel emoji
To use the shovel emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1FA8F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
shovel emoji on different platforms
How the shovel emoji looks on your device and in the openly licensed sets that include it (Twitter / X (Twemoji), Google Noto Color Emoji, OpenMoji). See image credits.



shovel Emoji Details
| Emoji | πͺ |
| Name | shovel |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1FA8F |
| Sources | Unicode emoji list Β· codepoints.net |
| Emoji version | 16.0 (2024) |
shovel Emoji FAQ
It is U+1FA8F, added in Emoji 16.0 (2024).
People also search for the shovel emoji as bury, dig, garden, hole, plant.