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   spud

   /spʌd/

   noun

   • 1. a potato. informal
   • 2. a small, narrow spade for cutting the roots of plants, especially weeds.
   • 3. a short length of pipe that is used to connect two components or that takes the form of a projection from a fitting to which a pipe may be screwed: "a spud washer"
   • 4. a type of ice chisel.

   verb

   • 1. dig up or cut (plants, especially weeds) with a small spade.
   • 2. make the initial drilling for (an oil well).

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting a short knife): of unknown origin. The sense ‘potato’ (dating from the mid 19th century) was originally slang and dialect.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPUD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Spud is an informal word for a potato, a type of vegetable. Learn how to use spud in sentences, see translations and related words, and explore its origin and history.

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPUD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Spud is an informal word for a potato, a type of vegetable. Learn how to use spud in a sentence, see different meanings and translations in other languages, and explore related words and phrases.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishspud noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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

6. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 13090Why Are Potatoes Called Spuds? | Mental Floss

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   Nov 15, 2012 · Learn the origin and history of the nickname spud for potatoes, from a sharp digging tool to a 19th century activist group. Find out how potatoes were introduced to Europe and why they were controversial.

   • Author: Daven Hiskey

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8. www.foodrepublic.com › 1521456The Odd Reason Potatoes Are Called Spuds - Food Republic

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   Feb 20, 2024 · Learn the possible origins of the nickname 'spud' for potatoes, from a Danish word for spade to a British anti-potato society. Discover how potatoes came to be called 'potatoes' and how they are eaten in different cultures.

9. us.nextdoor.com › pages › spuds-bar-and-gril-columbus-ohSpud's Bar and Gril - Columbus, OH - Nextdoor

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   32 Faves for Spud's Bar and Gril from neighbors in Columbus, OH. Since opening in 1995 Spuds has been a friendly neighborhood gathering spot. Stop in and say hello to your neighbors.