Spud, steel pile that can be lowered to penetrate the bottom to hold a spud barge in position, often deployed at each corner of the barge. Also used to position a dredge - see …

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spud noun ˈspəd : any of various small surgical instruments with a shape resembling that of a spade use of a spud to remove a foreign object from the eye

Definition of 'spud' spud (spʌd ) Word forms: spuds countable noun [usually plural]

Apr 2, 2025 · The term ‘spud’ is believed to have originated in the 15th century, when a ‘spud’ was a unit of land that could be dug in a day. This term eventually came to be associated with …

Feb 20, 2024 · Today, wherever you are, you can honor the origins of the spud by experimenting with different types of potatoes and the dishes they belong in. A great way to start exploring …

Dec 2, 2025 · This spigot (spud) is used to support the lamp, and allows it to be turned from side to side. The spud fits into a socket in a bracket (receptable[sic]) or a C-clamp.

1. To remove with a sharp spadelike tool. 2. To begin drilling operations on: spud an oil well.

Definition of spud noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Etymology Origin of spud First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English spudde “short knife”; further origin unknown Example Sentences Examples are provided to illustrate real-world …