SPADES Meaning and
Definition
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Spades is a noun that can refer to both a playing card and a tool used for digging. When referring to a playing card, a spade is one of the four suits in a deck of cards, typically identified by a black symbol resembling a pointed leaf or flower with a long stem. In a standard deck, spades are represented by a ♠ symbol. A deck may contain thirteen spade cards, including the ace, two through ten, and three court cards (the jack, queen, and king). The spade suit is traditionally associated with negative connotations and represents problems, challenges, or even death in certain card games or divination practices.
When speaking of a tool, a spade is a digging implement with a flat and typically rectangular blade, attached to a long handle. It is commonly used for breaking up and moving soil, plants, or other materials during gardening, landscaping, or construction tasks. The blade is usually made of metal and sharpened to cut through the ground easily. The handle may be made of various materials such as wood or fiberglass, providing leverage and control for the user. Spades can vary in size and shape, with some designed for specific purposes such as transplanting or trenching. The term "spade" can also be used as a verb, meaning to dig or work with a spade tool.
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Etymology of SPADES
The word "spades" comes from the Middle English word "spade" or "spad" which eventually originated from the Old English word "spada". The term has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "*spadō" meaning "spade, shovel, digging tool".
Idioms with the word SPADES
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cocky as the king of spades
The idiom "cocky as the king of spades" refers to someone who is extremely self-assured, arrogant, or excessively confident. It implies that the person's level of confidence is exaggerated or overbearing, likening it to the highest-ranking card in a deck of playing cards.
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(as) cocky as the king of spades
The idiom "(as) cocky as the king of spades" refers to someone who is excessively self-confident, arrogant, or boastful. It implies that the person's overconfidence is comparable to the high level of confidence exhibited by the king of spades in a deck of cards.
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(as) black as the ace of spades
The idiom "(as) black as the ace of spades" means extremely black or dark. It is used to describe something that is pitch black in color or to emphasize the deep darkness of an object or situation. The comparison to the ace of spades, which is traditionally black in playing cards, highlights the intensity and darkness being referred to.
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in spades
The idiom "in spades" means to a great extent, in abundance, or to an extreme degree. It is used to emphasize that something is present or done to a very high degree or in a very large amount.
Similar spelling words for SPADES
Conjugate verb Spades
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