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spade Definition and Meaning in English (spade definition)

noun
Synonyms:shoveldigger
Quick Answer • Definition

Spade definition: A tool with a broad metal blade and a long handle, used for digging soil or cutting turf.

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Definitions of Spade

  1. 1noun

    A tool with a broad metal blade and a long handle, used for digging soil or cutting turf.

  2. 2noun

    A playing card of the suit marked with a black inverted heart-shaped symbol with a stem.

  3. 3verb

    To dig with a spade.

Example Sentences

“He used a spade to dig a hole for the new plant.”

“The gardener dug the soil with a spade.”

“She drew the ace of spades from the deck.”

Synonyms

Inflected Word Forms

past tensespaded
present participlespading

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

call a spade a spadeidiom

To speak plainly and directly, even if it is blunt or unpleasant.

in spadesidiom

In large amounts or to a great degree.

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Spade definition: A tool with a broad metal blade and a long handle, used for digging soil or cutting turf.
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'Spade' translates to 'spade' in English. Spade definition: A tool with a broad metal blade and a long handle, used for digging soil or cutting turf.
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