spade
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A tool with a flat blade and a handle, used for digging.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
shovel
Usage notes
"Spade" is also one of the four suits in a deck of playing cards.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He dug a hole for the new tree with a _____."
Answer: spade
In your own words, what does "spade" mean?
A tool with a flat blade and a handle, used for digging.
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