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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
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When the boss brings up a subject, like the possibility of recession, subordinates will simply nod their hods.
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Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The gross from this third frame was $57.8M for a strong hod at -48%.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2024
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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
After a red-hod start in the first half, The Pelicans (27-22) once again had their night spoiled by a third-quarter lull that allowed the Clippers to come back from a double-digit deficit.
—William Guillory, NOLA.com, 30 Jan. 2018
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Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The gross from this third frame was $57.8M for a strong hod at -48%.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2024
Price at time of publish: $15 Maine Garden Hod Basket
View On Amazon View On Walmart View On Mainegarden.com
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
After a red-hod start in the first half, The Pelicans (27-22) once again had their night spoiled by a third-quarter lull that allowed the Clippers to come back from a double-digit deficit.
—William Guillory, NOLA.com, 30 Jan. 2018
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“Hod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hod. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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hod
noun1
: a long-handled tray used to carry mortar or bricks on the shoulder
2
: a bucket for holding or carrying coal
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