English Explanatory Dictionary

spudger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hand-held tool consisting of a short narrow rod with various shaped tools at the ends.
  2. A hand tool used to work on punch-down blocks without short circuiting electric terminals. It has a hook on one end and a notched blade on the other.
  3. A computer technician's tool used as a prybar and probe for use with plastic and other parts.
  4. An electronics tool made of nylon filled with glass, for holding components while soldering.

Pronunciation

/ˈspʌd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈspʌd͡ʒə/

Word forms

spudger spudgers spludger

Etymology

1425–75; a variant of late Middle English spuddle (“short knife”).

Related words

microspatula tweaker
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