the quantity a shovel can hold
Used in a Sentence
spadeful
How to use spadeful in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for spadeful.
Editorial note
There's a Lego store near me where I can buy pieces by the spadeful. I'm not sure what you're on about.
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Quick take
the quantity a shovel can hold
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for spadeful.
noun
the quantity a shovel can hold
Example sentences
There's a Lego store near me where I can buy pieces by the spadeful. I'm not sure what you're on about.
I wonder what volume ‘a spadeful’ is? Presumably not a garden spade?
It is sometimes carried out by an\n official who digs the first spadeful of dirt from the ground,\n to begin the preparatory excavation work. \n \n Syn: groundbreaking ceremony.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use spadeful in a sentence?
There's a Lego store near me where I can buy pieces by the spadeful. I'm not sure what you're on about.
What does spadeful mean?
the quantity a shovel can hold
What part of speech is spadeful?
spadeful is commonly used as noun.