drain spade
1 of 1noun/dreɪn speɪd/
Forms:drain spades
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a narrow, pointed blade, used for digging trenches and removing soil in tight spaces, such as around pipes or drains
A drain spade is a tool with a long, narrow blade and a straight edge designed for digging precise, deep holes or trenches. It is commonly used for tasks like creating drainage channels, transplanting plants, or digging in tight spaces where accuracy is important. The blade's shape allows for clean cuts through soil and roots, making it useful for specialized gardening and landscaping work.
- The gardener used a drain spade to dig a narrow trench for the irrigation pipe.
- The landscaper relied on a drain spade to create clean edges along the flower bed.
- He used a drain spade to dig around the roots of the tree without causing damage.
- The narrow blade of the drain spade made it easy to dig deep holes for fence posts.
- She chose a drain spade to shape the drainage channel in her backyard.