Synonyms for

Spades

Verb / speɪdz / Another word for spades — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a tool with a sharp edge and a long handle, used for digging or cutting

Synonyms & similar words

nigra nigga nigger coon jigaboo spade shovels trowels diggers pickaxes mattocks hoes rakes plows scythes sickles swords knives axes machetes hatchets cleavers choppers saws shears pruners

Example sentences

  1. The gardener used a spade to dig a hole for the new plant.
  2. My dad used a spade to dig a trench for the sprinkler system.
  3. The treasure hunter used a spade to dig in the sand for the buried treasure.
  4. The construction worker used a spade to break up the concrete.
  5. I used a spade to make a path through the snow.

Quotes

  • "The spade precedes the plow." - Proverb
  • "A spade is a spade." - Plutarch
  • "A spade is as good as a spoon to a blind man." - Proverb

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