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pod

noun

ˈpäd

Definition of pod

as in sheath

something that encloses another thing especially to protect it a fuel pod

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Recent Examples of pod Somewhat reminiscent of the aforementioned 9060, the new 983 features elliptic Abzorb SBS pods which are paired with wave moldings for an extraterrestrial-looking dual-density midsole. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Dolphins tend to be social and live in groups called pods and exhibit complex methods of communication and echolocation making squeaks, buzzes, whistles and clicks that can be heard from miles away. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Ciara and Ajay Ciara Murphy and Ajay Cheema connected immediately over reformer Pilates — and their attraction only got stronger outside of the pods. — Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 While in orbit, the astronauts were supposed to test rendezvous capabilities and maneuvers using a pod that deployed from their spacecraft. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pod

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Noun

Alcaraz is coming back from tenosynovitis, an injury in which fluid accumulates in the sheath that protects a key tendon in the wrist.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The tang had a tendency to work loose, and the sheath would often be less than secure, letting the knife fall out during a parachute drop.

— David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of sheath

Noun

Major naval engagements over more than the last four decades suggest that any navy expecting to fight near an enemy’s coast should be wary of building its force structure around expensive, irreplaceable hulls.

— HOLMES LIAO, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
The Lincoln, the length of its hull stained by rust from the extended time at sea, pulled into the port of Laem Chabang, not far from the city of Pattaya, a prime destination for US military rest-and-relaxation visits since the Vietnam War.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of hull

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Take cues from Celine and Dries Van Noten and look for long pendants featuring a constellation of medallions, letters, shells, horns, the like.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
The computers themselves look little like a consumer desktop; for better cooling they’re not covered by a shell, so server rooms are all exposed green switches and flashing blue lights.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of shell

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Ross provided his former campaign manager with a black nylon glove containing a plastic bag filled with a white powder and a pink-and-white capsule, according to the Department of Justice.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026
Slouchy Boots Another surprise silhouette that's returned from the 2000s capsule is the slouchy boot.

— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2026

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