spade

verb

Definition of spadenext
as in to scoop

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  1. scoop
  2. shovel
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  • Be careful not to overdo it; once scooped, the frozen watermelon will melt faster.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Only one helicopter was able to scoop water from the sea to fight the blaze.
    — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of scoop
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  • In smaller areas, use a garden fork or shovel instead to preserve the soil structure.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
  • When commercial extraction began in the 1840s, workers were not simply shoveling loose bird droppings.
    — Edward D. Melillo, Fortune, 27 July 2026
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