Associations to the word «Spadework»
Wiktionary
SPADEWORK, noun. Work done by digging with a spade.
SPADEWORK, noun. (figuratively) Work done in preparation for something else.
Dictionary definition
SPADEWORK, noun. Dull or routine preliminary work preparing for an undertaking.
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.