spade

[US]/speɪd/
[UK]/speɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. shovel, digging tool
vt. to dig or remove with a spade
vi. to use a spade for digging

Phrases & Collocations

black spade card

gardening spade

spade-shaped leaves

spade symbol

in spades

Example Sentences

he took a spade and dug a hole.

earth is spaded into the grave.

This spade is five yuan.

I believe in calling a spade a spade.

my spade hit something solid that wouldn't respond to leverage.

Lead a spade to the ace, then the  Q for a ruffing finesse.

The spade clanged when it hit the rock.

Dad uses a spade to dig the garden.

The simple solution is to rely on 3-2 trumps and 4-3 spades, ruffing three spades in hand.

, Spade, Rake, Seed Dibber, Limpwurt Seed,.

His spade cleaved the firm sand with a satisfying crunch.

The instant spade return into dummy`s tenace wouldn`t normally seem a sound or promising play.

I believe in calling a spade a spade. When a patient’s going to die, I say so. Most people prefer to know the truth.

In quel punto Gesù disse alle turbe: Voi siete usciti con spade e bastoni come contro ad un ladrone, per pigliarmi.

Real-world Examples

" Not by magic. Have you got a spade? "

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

I've brought you the spade and the seeds.'

Source: The Secret Garden (Simplified Version)

I am glad to say I've never seen a spade.

Source: Discussing American culture.

The spade was not invariably called a bloody shovel.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

This small one, we might call a spade or a trowel.

Source: Learn phrases and vocabulary with Vanessa.

You know, the basics. A rake, shovel, spade and a hoe.

Source: EnglishPod 181-270

Dickon can get you a spade, and some seeds to plant, if you like.'

Source: The Secret Garden (Simplified Version)

So, hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades are the proper names of these.

Source: Engvid Super Teacher Selection

Ben stopped smiling and picked up his spade.

Source: The Secret Garden (Simplified Version)

He was so surprised that he dropped his spade. He rubbed his eyes.

Source: American Elementary English 2

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