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spadework

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spade·work  (spdwrk)
n.
1. Work requiring a spade.
2. Preparatory work necessary for a project or an activity.
spadework [ˈspeɪdˌwɜːk]
n
dull or routine preparatory work
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.spadework - dull or routine preliminary work preparing for an undertaking
work - activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work"
Translations
spadework [ˈspeɪdwɜːk] N (fig) → trabajo m preliminar
spadework [ˈspeɪdwɜːrk] n (= preparation) → préparation f
spadework
n (fig) → Vorarbeit f
spadework [ˈspeɪdˌwɜːk] n (fig) → il grosso dei preparativi
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