Technology
Which tool is best suited for moving a pile of earth?
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A shovel
Explanation
A spade is a tool designed primarily for the purpose of digging or removing earth. The difference between a spade and a showel is that the former tends to be pointed for use as a digging tool whereas the latter is generally broad-bottomed and better suited for moving loose materials.
Statistics
83% correct 43 correct · 9 incorrect
Question added 2012-05-04