Podger

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑdʒər/

Definitions of podger

noun a small hand tool used for turning nuts and bolts

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a podger in the toolbox.

A2 The podger is used for tightening bolts.

B1 The construction worker always carries a podger in his tool belt.

B2 She used the podger to adjust the metal beams on the scaffolding.

C1 The podger is an essential tool for assembling steel structures.

C2 The experienced welder demonstrated how to use the podger effectively in the workshop.

Examples of podger in a Sentence

formal The construction worker used a podger to tighten the bolts on the steel beams.

informal Hey, can you pass me that podger so I can fix this shelf?

slang I always keep a trusty podger in my toolbox for quick fixes.

figurative She used humor as a podger to ease the tension in the room.

Grammatical Forms of podger

• past tense: podgered
• plural: podgers
• comparative: more podger
• superlative: most podger
• present tense: podgers
• future tense: will podger
• perfect tense: have podgered
• continuous tense: is podgering
• singular: podger
• positive degree: podger
• infinitive: to podger
• gerund: podgering
• participle: podgered

Origin and Evolution of podger

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'podger' is believed to have originated in the construction industry in Britain.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a tool used in construction for aligning bolt holes, the term 'podger' has evolved to also describe a person who is skilled at using such tools or someone who is handy with mechanical tasks.