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spadeful

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Spadeful (noun) means the quantity that a spade can hold or lift in one go.

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The quantity that a spade can hold or lift in one go.

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B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from spade and -ful.

Synonyms

shovelful shovel

Related words

scoop shovel digger shovelful excavator

Rhymes for spadeful

useful woeful eyeful careful hopeful hateful fateful grateful spiteful forceful graceful wasteful

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What is the meaning of spadeful?

"spadeful" (noun) means the quantity that a spade can hold or lift in one go.

What is another word for spadeful?

Other words for "spadeful" include shovelful, shovel.

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