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spades Synonyms

Another word for spades

Choosing another word for spades 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)

The plural form of spade; hand tools with sharp-edged, rectangular metal blades and long handles, used for digging and cutting earth or turf.

Usage Example

"The volunteers grabbed their shovels and began digging holes for the new saplings."

Strong
shovels

• verb (Context 2)

To dig, turn over, or cut into soil or turf using a spade (third-person singular simple present of spade).

Usage Example

"Every spring, he digs the vegetable garden to aerate the soil before planting."

Strong
digs
shovels

• Nearby Words

spadebill
spadefish
spadeful
spades
spadework
spaghetti
spalax

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