spudger
nounUS /ˈspʌd͡ʒɚ/ · UK /ˈspʌd͡ʒə/
Etymology 1425–75; a variant of late Middle English spuddle (“short knife”).
› A hand-held tool consisting of a short…
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Communications, Electrical engineering, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Telecommunications 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.
- 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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A computer technician's tool used as a prybar and probe for use with plastic and other parts.
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An electronics tool made of nylon filled with glass, for holding components while soldering.
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