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spud

[spʌd]

spud Definition

  • 1a potato
  • 2a sharp, narrow spade used to dig up large-rooted plants

Using spud: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spud" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm going to cook some spuds for dinner.

  • Example

    He used the spud to dig up the tree roots.

spud Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spud

Phrases with spud

  • a small potato

    Example

    I prefer small spuds for roasting.

  • a toy gun that shoots small pieces of potato

    Example

    The kids had fun playing with their spud guns in the backyard.

  • a type of wrench used to tighten or loosen bolts on pipes

    Example

    The plumber used a spud wrench to fix the leaky pipe.

Origins of spud

originally a dialect word meaning 'a digging tool'

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Summary: spud in Brief

The term 'spud' [spʌd] refers to a potato or a sharp, narrow spade used to dig up large-rooted plants. It is commonly used in cooking and gardening contexts, exemplified by 'I'm going to cook some spuds for dinner.' 'Spud' extends into phrases like 'small spud,' referring to a small potato, and 'spud gun,' a toy gun that shoots small pieces of potato.

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