Shovel Emoji
Objects
A sturdy hand shovel featuring a wooden handle and a metal scoop, positioned at a slight angle. It depicts a classic tool used for moving soil, digging holes, or clearing debris.
Usage Context
This emoji is the go-to choice for discussions about gardening, construction work, or DIY home improvement projects. It is frequently used to imply digging for information or metaphorically 'digging' oneself out of a difficult situation. It is often paired with ⛏️ when talking about heavy labor or construction sites.
History
The shovel was added to the Unicode standard in 2021 as part of Emoji 14.0. Its inclusion reflects the expanding need for specific equipment icons in mobile communication as people increasingly use messaging apps to coordinate physical tasks, landscaping plans, and volunteer community projects.
Details
Glyph
Unicode
U+1FA8F
Shortcode
:emoji_u1fa8f:
HTML Entity
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Specifications
Vendor Microsoft
Category Objects
Subcategory tool
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License MIT
Microsoft Fluent License
Emoji graphics by Microsoft. © Microsoft Corporation. Licensed under MIT. Excludes assets such as Clippy, flags, and trademarks.
Microsoft Fluent Emoji assets are licensed under the MIT License. Certain assets—such as Clippy, country flags, and Microsoft product/brand trademarks—are excluded from this license and may not be used without separate permission.
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