spades

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

Translation

n.a tool with a broad blade and a curved handle, used for digging; the suit of black cards in a deck of cards
v.to dig with a spade; to remove (something) with a spade

Phrases & Collocations

spades of cards

digging spades

full of spades

spade work

playing spades

one spade

spade handle

spade pattern

using spades

spades suit

Example Sentences

he dug a hole with spades to plant the rose bush.

the children were playing a game of spades on the patio.

she bought a new set of spades for the garden.

the construction workers used spades to move the dirt.

spades are essential tools for landscaping and gardening.

we need to sharpen the spades before starting the project.

the gardener used spades to turn over the soil.

he held the spades in his hand, ready to work.

the team played spades competitively at the card table.

she carefully cleaned the spades after using them in the garden.

the old wooden spades leaned against the garden shed.

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