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Vocabulary Entry
spade
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A tool with a broad blade, used for digging or moving material.
Example Sentences
"He used a spade to dig a hole for the new tree."
"The gardener always kept his spade sharp and clean."
"A spade is essential for effective gardening."
V
verb
To dig or move earth using a spade.
Example Sentences
"She spent the afternoon spading the garden bed."
"They will spade the soil before planting new flowers."
"He had to spade up the entire lawn to remove the weeds."
A
adjective
Referring to a suit in a deck of cards, characterized by a black, leaf-like symbol.
Example Sentences
"She drew the ace of spades from the deck."
"In the game, diamonds and spades have different values."
"He won the hand with a spade flush."