spade
/speɪd/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a tool with a flat metal end used for digging in the ground
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Can you hand me the spade so I can dig a hole for this plant?”
“He used a spade to turn over the soil in the garden.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging. Not to be confused with a shovel which is used for moving earth or other materials.