Spud

[spʌd]

Definition

(noun.) a sharp hand shovel for digging out roots and weeds.

(verb.) initiate drilling operations, as for petroleum; 'The well was spudded in April'.

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Definition

(n.) A sharp, narrow spade, usually with a long handle, used by farmers for digging up large-rooted weeds; a similarly shaped implement used for various purposes.

(n.) A dagger.

(n.) Anything short and thick; specifically, a piece of dough boiled in fat.

Edited by Elise

Definition

n. a small narrow spade with a short handle: any short thick thing a baby's hand a potato &c.—adj. Spud′dy short and fat.

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