hod

noun

ˈhäd 

1

: a tray or trough that has a pole handle and that is borne on the shoulder for carrying loads (as of mortar or brick)

2

: a coal scuttle

Illustration of hod

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Examples of hod in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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For Alabama, the Tide remains at 25 commitments with a strong hod on the top class. —Nick Alvarez | [e-mail], al, 14 Dec. 2022

This traditional harvest basket, also known as a hod, is used to hose off produce before bringing it inside. —Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 26 Oct. 2022

Word History

Etymology

probably from Middle Dutch hodde; akin to Middle High German hotte cradle

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing hod

• hod carrier

• hod carrier

Kids Definition

hod

noun

ˈhäd 

1

: a long-handled tray used to carry mortar or bricks on the shoulder

2

: a bucket for holding or carrying coal