Definitions
- Describing a tool used for digging, lifting, and moving loose material such as soil, sand, or snow. - Referring to a large, flat, and broad scoop-shaped blade attached to a long handle. - Talking about a tool used for gardening, construction, or cleaning.
- Describing a tool used for digging, cutting, and shaping soil, plants, or turf. - Referring to a flat, sharp, and pointed blade attached to a short handle. - Talking about a tool used for gardening, landscaping, or farming.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are tools used for digging and moving soil.
- 2Both have a blade for cutting through the ground.
- 3Both can be used for gardening and landscaping.
- 4Both require physical effort to use.
- 5Both can be made of metal or plastic.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Shovels have a larger and broader blade, while spades have a smaller and narrower blade.
- 2Purpose: Shovels are designed for lifting and moving loose material, while spades are designed for cutting and shaping soil.
- 3Handle length: Shovels have longer handles for more leverage, while spades have shorter handles for more control.
- 4Blade edge: Shovels have a curved or rounded blade edge, while spades have a straight or slightly curved blade edge.
- 5Usage: Shovels are commonly used for construction, snow removal, and cleaning, while spades are commonly used for gardening, landscaping, and farming.
Remember this!
Shovel and spade are both tools used for digging and moving soil, but they differ in their shape, purpose, handle length, blade edge, and usage. A shovel has a larger and broader blade for lifting and moving loose material, while a spade has a smaller and narrower blade for cutting and shaping soil. Shovels are commonly used for construction and cleaning, while spades are commonly used for gardening and landscaping.
