Spud Common

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

a sharp hand shovel for digging out roots and weeds

A potato.

initiate drilling operations, as for petroleum

"The well was spudded in April"

produce buds, branches, or germinate

"the potatoes sprouted"

To begin drilling an oil well; to drill by moving the drill bit and shaft up and down, or by raising and dropping a bit.

A game for three or more players, involving the gradual elimination of players by throwing and catching a ball.