WORD MEANING
Sam spade meaning
sam SPADE · proper noun
A software tool used for network reconnaissance and security testing, particularly for gathering information about domain names, IP addresses, and network services.
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A fictional private detective character created by author Dashiell Hammett.
A slang term for a clever or resourceful person.
The term can refer to a software tool, a literary character, or be used informally as slang.
Examples
Sam Spade is a famous fictional detective created by Dashiell Hammett.
The movie features Sam Spade solving a complex mystery in San Francisco.