Meaning of the word spade in English

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spade

US /speɪd/
UK /speɪd/
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Noun

1.

a tool with a sharp-edged, typically rectangular, metal blade and a long handle, used for digging or cutting earth.

Example:
He used a spade to dig a hole for the new tree.
The gardener sharpened his spade before starting work.
2.

a playing card of the suit spades, bearing a black, stylized heart shape with a stem and a pointed base.

Example:
He drew the ace of spades, a powerful card in poker.
The suit of spades is often associated with death or bad luck in some cultures.

Verb

1.

to dig with a spade.

Example:
We need to spade the garden before planting.
He spent the afternoon spading the flower beds.
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