Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spad
noun
/spæd/
Definition
A spad is a term often used to refer to a type of sword or a card suit in bridge, particularly the spade suit.
Examples
- He held the spad high, ready to engage in battle.
- In bridge, having a strong hand in spades can lead to victory.
- The knight drew his spad, prepared for a duel.
Meaning
In card games, spades represent one of the four suits and are symbolized by a black heart-shaped figure with a stem. In warfare, a spad can denote a dagger or hollow, pointed blade, often associated with historical weapons.
Synonyms
- blade
- dagger
- sword
- spade (in the context of card games)
