Why is it called a spudger?

As it happens, there is such a thing as a spuddler, but the word is a portmanteau of the names of two fishing files, spruce fly and muddler, the spuddler combining features of both designs. If spudger is indeed etymologically related to spuddle, then, it is through their common derivation from spud.

What is a spudger tool?

A spudger or spludger is a tool that has a wide flat-head screwdriver-like end that extends as a wedge, used to separate pressure-fit plastic components without causing damage during separation. A typical spudger is an insulating stick, made of either wood, plastic or a nylon fiberglass material.

What does a spudger look like?

A spudger is a pencil-shaped tool with a flat tip on one end (much like a flathead screwdriver) and a pointy end on the other. There is also a notch on one end that can be used as a hook to pull small wires or cables, like those found on the back of phone or network patch panels.

How is a spudger used to repair mobile devices?

In cell phone repair, spudgers are used to separate the digitzer from the bezel of a cell phone as well as to remove components from the phone such as the battery, camera and logic board.

Is Spudge a word?

Spudge. From mid-19th c. into the early 20th, American slang, mostly in New England, was familiar with the verb spudge, but even if there were earlier attestations, it would take far too many metaphorical leaps to see it as the origin of spudger. To spudge up a sum of money is to fork it over with some reluctance.

What is nylon spudger?

A nylon spudger is a tool that is manufactured with a fiber glass material which varies in density from manufacturer to manufacturer. There are many variations of this tool, most are used for prying components apart but they can also be used to scrape excess adhesive or silicone away.

What is nylon Spudger?

What does Spuge mean?

drunkard
(slang) drunkard Synonyms: see Thesaurus:juoppo.

What does Spludge mean?

(slang) To ejaculate.

Is Spluge a word?

(slang) To spill or splat. (slang) To ejaculate.

What two words is the word splurge formed from?

Get Ready To (Define) Splurge. Prepare to celebrate National Splurge Day. There are many ‘holidays’ which appear to have strayed somewhat from the spirit of the word’s construction (it comes from the Old English words for “holy” and “day”).