Spade is a short, single-syllable noun for a digging tool with a flat, often metal blade and a handle. It also informally denotes a playing card from the spade suit. In broader contexts, it can refer to digging or cutting action, and is used in phrases like “spade work” to describe methodical, behind-the-scenes effort. The word emphasizes a strong, crisp initial consonant and a clean vowel sound.
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