Pronunciation: /sˈpeɪd/
noun a tool with a sharp-edged, typically rectangular metal blade and a long handle, used for digging or cutting
A1 I use a spade to dig in the garden.
A2 The farmer used a spade to plant the seeds.
B1 The construction worker grabbed a spade to start digging the foundation.
B2 She carefully cleaned the spade after using it in the field.
C1 The archaeologist unearthed ancient artifacts with a delicate spade.
C2 The master gardener selected the perfect spade for planting delicate flowers.
verb to dig or remove with a spade
A1 He spades the soil in his garden to plant flowers.
A2 She spaded the snow from the driveway after the storm.
B1 The farmer spades the field to prepare it for planting crops.
B2 The construction workers spaded the dirt to lay the foundation for the new building.
C1 The archaeologist carefully spaded the earth to uncover ancient artifacts.
C2 The gardener meticulously spades the garden beds to ensure proper aeration for the plants.
formal The gardener used a spade to dig up the flower bed.
informal Can you pass me that spade so I can start planting?
slang I'll bring the spade, you bring the shovel, and we'll get this job done.
figurative She used her sharp wit as a spade to dig into his argument.
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