Spade
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Gardening Context
The term 'spade' is often used in gardening or farming contexts to refer to digging tools. He grabbed a spade to turn over the soil.
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Physical Activity
'Spade' implies physical effort; it's used when someone is doing manual labor. We need strong volunteers to spade the new flowerbeds.
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Shape Specific
A spade has a specific shape; it's different from a general shovel due to its sharp, flat end. Use a spade for the edges, not a rounded shovel.