The spade symbol is a very stylized spearhead shape, pointing upwards, the bottom widening into two arcs of a circle and sweeping towards the centre to then form a sort of foot. Generally, spades are black. They form one of the two major suits in Bridge (with Hearts).

What shape is a spade?

Spade: flat blade with a square-shaped end.

How big is a spade?

With a head typically 6-8 inches wide and 9 – 11 inches long, it’s great for double digging, spading up the ground, preparing beds and with its semi-flat blade, a good edging tool. The garden spade is available with a long straight handle, “T” handle and the “YD” handle.