A shovel that has been designed for shoveling snow. Typically features a wide rectangular blade that usually lacks sides and is commonly made of plastic or a lightweight metal. They're frequently ribbed and tend to come in a variety of colors.
Types
Scoop
Traditional: Straight handle with wide flat shovel head (Example: post #6107451)
Ergonomic: Bent handle with wide flat shovel head
Push
Standard: U-shaped handle with a wide snow plow-like shovel head
Sleigh/Sled: U-shaped handle with a wide deep shovel head (Example: post #5951938)