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Meanings of spade in English
Synonyms
Examples for "shovel"
Examples for "shovel"
1
If Molly needed help with the shovel work, Ali would step in.
2
An aide said: It is a misnomer to talk about shovel-ready projects.
3
Others just need some small tools like a saw or a shovel.
4
During the recession, Hillwood bought shovel-ready land from cash strapped home builders.
5
Rose saw Sam coming up the hill, a shovel in one hand.
Usage of spade in English
1
In the matter of confidences, Smith was not a believer in spade-work.
2
No spade prepared the grave, nor sexton filled up the hollowed earth.
3
He put his spade in methodically in every place but just this.
4
Jorian drove the spade in and threw out quantities of hard mould.
5
Flambeau pulled up the spade and impetuously drove it into the place.
6
If the soil be sandy and loose, spade in clay and ashes.
7
Or martial law, if we want to call a spade a spade.
8
Some may argue it's better simply to call a spade a spade.
9
The alumnae gavel and the historic Tree Day spade were also unharmed.
10
Soon the spade, the plough, and the axe began their subduing work.
11
There was just the earth, the spade, the stone and his body.
12
Nietzsche was necessary; some one had to call a spade a spade.
13
He dropped the spade, and sat down on the heap of dirt.
14
He takes his magic spade and it leads him to the cabbages.
15
His spade struck against a stone; he stooped to pick it up.
16
In one gloved hand, drawn like a weapon, she held a spade.
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Spade through the time
Spade across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common