bucket and spade
The term "bucket and spade" often evokes nostalgia and is associated with traditional seaside activities, especially for children.
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Definition
A2Beach
(informal)A child's toy set typically made of plastic, consisting of a small container with a handle and a small shovel, used for playing with sand.
Example
- Children love to take their bucket and spade to the beach to build sandcastles.
B1Leisure Activities
(informal, nostalgic)Refers to the activity of constructing sand structures, often associated with traditional seaside holidays.
Example
- Our family vacation always includes some bucket and spade fun by the shore.
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