Meaning of spudger | Babel Free

Definitions

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.

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Examples

“Place⟳ the upper casing on edge and use⟳ a spudger to push⟳ the keyboard away from the casing, poking the spudger through the holes where the screws were.”

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