spudger

Meaning

Noun

• A hand tool used to work on punch-down blocks without short circuiting electric terminals. It has a hook on one end and a notched blade on the other.
• a computer technician’s tool used as a prybar and probe for use with plastic and other parts.
• an electronics tool made of nylon filled with glass, for holding components while soldering.

Origin

• 1425–75; a variant of late Middle English spuddle ("short knife").