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pods

/pɑdz/

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noun

A seed case for legumes (e.g. peas, beans, peppers); a seedpod.

Examples :

"The children helped their grandfather pick green beans from the pods in his garden. "

plant seed vegetable biology agriculture

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A small vehicle, especially used in emergency situations.

Examples :

"When the chemical spill happened at the factory, rescue workers arrived in emergency pods to evacuate the injured workers. "

vehicle technology machine aid

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noun

A bag; a pouch.

Examples :

"The pea plants in our garden have lots of pods filled with sweet peas inside. "

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(collective) A group of whales, dolphins, seals, porpoises or hippopotami.

Examples :

"We saw several pods of dolphins swimming near the boat. "

animal group biology nature ocean

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A small section of a larger office, compartmentalised for a specific purpose.

Examples :

""The software engineers worked together in small, soundproof pods to minimize distractions in the open office." "

property building architecture business place

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A subsection of a prison, containing a number of inmates.

Examples :

"Due to overcrowding, the prison administration decided to add two new pods to house the growing number of inmates. "

government law organization structure place building

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noun

A nicotine cartridge.

Examples :

"My roommate is trying to quit vaping by slowly decreasing the nicotine level in his pods. "

substance device technology electronics

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A lie-flat business or first class seat.

Examples :

"The airline offered a special deal on pods for business travelers. "

business vehicle

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verb

To bear or produce pods

Examples :

"The pea plants usually pods in late spring, providing us with a harvest for the summer. "

plant agriculture biology

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verb

To remove peas from their case.

Examples :

"My job this afternoon is to pod all the peas from the garden so we can freeze them for winter. "

vegetable food agriculture

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verb

To put into a pod or to enter a pod.

Examples :

"The astronauts podded into the escape capsule when the alarm sounded. "

technology machine

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verb

To swell or fill.

Examples :

"The balloons slowly podded with air. "