spade
spade
speɪd
speid
/spˈe‍ɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "spade"in English

Spade
01

a strong hand tool with a flat blade, used for digging or moving soil

spade definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
spades

What is a "spade"?

A spade is a gardening tool with a flat, sharp-edged blade and a long handle, used for digging, cutting, and moving soil. The blade is typically rectangular or slightly pointed, which makes it effective for tasks like digging holes, edging, or turning over soil. Spades are often used for more precise digging compared to shovels and can be helpful for planting, transplanting, or dividing plants. The handle is usually made of wood or metal, and the design allows for efficient use of force when working in the ground.

Examples
He dug a hole with a spade in the garden.
02

(plural) one of the four sets in a pack of playing cards that is marked with a black design in the shape of a pointed leaf with a small stem

spade definition and meaning
Examples
They chose spades as the lead to take control of the round.
2.1

a card belonging to a set of playing cards with the spades symbol

spade definition and meaning
Examples
The spade gleamed under the casino lights, their black designs standing out amidst the shuffle.
to spade
01

to dig using a tool with a flat blade and a long handle

Transitive: to spade ground
to spade definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
movement verb
regular
present tense
spade
3rd person singular
spades
past simple
spaded
past participle
spaded
Examples
Gardeners often spade the soil to prepare it for planting.
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