noun a tool with a sharp-edged, typically rectangular metal blade and a long handle, used for digging or cutting
verb to dig or remove with a spade
In construction, a spade may refer to a type of shovel used for moving dirt or other materials.
In botany, spade may refer to a type of leaf shape that is shaped like a spade or shovel.
In card games, a spade is one of the four suits in a standard deck of playing cards.
A spade is a tool used for digging, typically with a flat blade and a long handle.
In writing, 'spade' may be used metaphorically to symbolize honesty, directness, or a straightforward approach to a topic or issue.
Psychologists may use the term 'spade' in a non-literal sense to refer to uncovering or digging deep into underlying issues or emotions during therapy sessions.
In gardening, a 'spade' is a tool used for digging, planting, or moving soil, making it an essential tool for gardeners.
Construction workers may use a 'spade' for digging trenches, breaking ground, or moving earth and debris on construction sites.
Archaeologists use spades as tools for excavating and uncovering artifacts or remains at archaeological sites.
Farmers may use spades for various tasks such as digging holes for planting crops, turning soil, or removing weeds in agricultural settings.