spudder

noun

spud·​der

ˈspədə(r)

plural -s

1

a

: one that sets up and operates a well-drilling machine

b

: a light duty drilling rig used primarily to start a new well

2

a

: peeler sense 1b

b

: a tool that removes bark from timber : barker, bark spud

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