Podger
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Podger is a noun meaning A tool in the form of a short commonly-tapered metal rod, principally used to align holes in two items, so that a bolt, rod or other item can be inserted through them; sometimes incorporating a spanner at the larger end, to tighten nuts onto bolts.
Meaning
A tool in the form of a short commonly-tapered metal rod, principally used to align holes in two items, so that a bolt, rod or other item can be inserted through them; sometimes incorporating a spanner at the larger end, to tighten nuts onto bolts.
More Meanings
- (slang) A hard blow.
Example Sentences
The podger is used for levering wedges and pins as required.
There comes a time, when you are burning off bolts, when it is the only thing that will do. It's a useful tool, the podger, but, like the mind map, you shouldn't mistake it for a universal screwdriver.
Word Forms
- podgers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spudger, dowel, pipe-opener, auger, pocker, nutsetter.
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