spade
US /speɪd/
UK /speɪd/
1.
a tool with a sharp-edged, typically rectangular, metal blade and a long handle, used for digging or cutting earth.
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He used a spade to dig a hole for the new tree.
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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.
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He drew the ace of spades, a powerful card in poker.
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The suit of spades is often associated with death or bad luck in some cultures.