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Commonly confused words: spade and shovel – and Melbourne Cup tips

Commonly confused words: spade and shovel It’s simple. A shovel has a rectangular or square shape, with a broad, flat edge. It’s used to scoop up and move loose materials – like sand, soil, stones or even soiled bedding in stables.  The fact that we use this tool to deal with large quantities has led

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