Spadeful

noun

1. The amount of substance or material that can be lifted or contained by a spade.

He dug up the soil with a single spadeful.

adjective

1. Describing a quantity or amount that can be described or measured using a spade.

He poured a spadeful amount of sand into the bucket.

adverb

1. Describing an action performed with or utilizing a spade.

He shoveled the dirt spadefully, making quick progress.