: a tray or trough that has a pole handle and that is borne on the shoulder for carrying loads (as of mortar or brick)
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: a coal scuttle
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Examples of hod in a Sentence
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This gardening hod is a practical and stylish way to harvest fruits, vegetables, herbs, and more.—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023 For Alabama, the Tide remains at 25 commitments with a strong hod on the top class.—Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, 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
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Word History
Etymology
probably from Middle Dutch hodde; akin to Middle High German hotte cradle
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