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spade Synonyms

Another word for spade

Choosing another word for spade depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sturdy tool primarily for digging or cutting ground, typically having a thick handle and a heavy, flat, relatively straight-edged metal blade that can be pressed into the soil with the foot.

Usage Example

"The gardener used a sharp shovel to cut cleanly through the dense turf before planting the new shrubs."

Strong
shovel

• verb (Context 2)

To dig, turn over, or cut (ground or soil) with a spade.

Usage Example

"He spent the entire afternoon spading the vegetable patch to prepare it for spring planting."

Strongest
dig
Strong
turn over
delve
shovel
till

• Nearby Words

spaciously
spaciousness
spackle
spade
spadebill
spadefish
spadeful

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spade. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spade
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