spudder
Americannoun
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a person who prepares and operates a rig for drilling oil wells.
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a light drilling rig used chiefly in beginning a well.
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spud.
Etymology
Origin of spudder
1920–25 spudder for def. 2; spud + -er 1
Example Sentences
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But given the pass-protection shortcomings and the absence of an elite receiver, it’s easy to think that they’d spudder.
From Seattle Times
Wichita Falls has a rich history of “hookers” - an old-school term for a wrestler back in the day - dating back to matches at the old 4-H barn, a downtown pharmacy, Memorial Auditorium, Spudder Park and many more.
From Washington Times
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