spud >> spʌd
Definition: [noun] a potato.
Definition: [noun] a small, narrow spade for cutting the roots of plants, especially weeds.
Definition: [noun] 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.
Example: a spud washer
Definition: [noun] a type of ice chisel.
Definition: [verb] dig up or cut (plants, especially weeds) with a small spade.
Definition: [verb] make the initial drilling for (an oil well).