Background for hod

hod

/ˈhɑd/

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verb

To bob up and down on horseback; jog.

Examples :

"The little girl, perched on the pony, began to hod excitedly as it started to walk faster. "

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noun

A three-sided box for carrying bricks or other construction materials, often mortar. It bears a long handle and is carried over the shoulder.

Examples :

"The bricklayer carefully filled his hod with mortar and then hoisted it onto his shoulder to carry it to the wall. "

material architecture building utensil work technical item

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noun

A receptacle for carrying coal, particularly one designed to facilitate loading coal or coke through the door of a firebox.

Examples :

"The blacksmith filled his hod with coal before heading over to stoke the forge. "

material architecture utensil building item

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noun

A pewterer's blowpipe.

Examples :

"The pewterer carefully aimed the hod at the seam, directing the focused heat to melt the metal. "

material utensil industry technical

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noun

A bookmaker's bag.

Examples :

"The bookmaker nervously clutched his hod, hoping to make a clean getaway before the police arrived. "

business finance