Spade

usgb/speɪd/
noun

A tool with a flat, sharp-ended blade and a long handle, used for digging.

She used a spade to dig the garden.
Visual representation of "spade" - A tool with a flat, sharp-ended blade and a long handle, used for digging

Often appears as...

  • dig with a spade
  • spade in the ground
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Gardening Context

The term 'spade' is often used in gardening or farming contexts to refer to digging tools.

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He grabbed a spade to turn over the soil.
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Physical Activity

'Spade' implies physical effort; it's used when someone is doing manual labor.

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We need strong volunteers to spade the new flowerbeds.
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Shape Specific

A spade has a specific shape; it's different from a general shovel due to its sharp, flat end.

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Use a spade for the edges, not a rounded shovel.
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