To scavenge in river or harbor mud for items of value.
A soldier of the Royal Engineers.
Any of various birds that are found in muddy places or build their nests with mud, especially Anthus petrosus and Alauda arvensis.
The Grallina cyanoleuca that builds its nest with mud into a bowl-like shape.
A child who plays in the mud; a child that spends most of its time in the streets, a street urchin.
A racehorse that performs well on muddy or wet tracks.
To lift or carry by the scruff.
The back of the neck, nape; also scruff of the neck.
Someone with an untidy appearance.
The loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals.
Stubble, facial hair (on males).