Difference between Shovel and Spade

What is the difference between Shovel and Spade?

Shovel as a noun is a hand tool with a handle for moving portions of material such as earth, snow, and grain from one place to another. not to be confused with a spade which is for digging. while Spade as a noun is a garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging. not to be confused with a shovel which is used for moving earth or other materials.

We hope you now know whether to use Shovel or Spade in your sentence.