Hod: meaning, definitions and examples

informal usage

To 'hod' means to hold or carry something. In informal contexts, especially in construction, it often refers to the act of carrying or moving materials, such as bricks or mortar, typically using a hod, which is a type of container. This term may not be widely used outside of specific trades, but it emphasizes a practical aspect of labor, with the person doing the 'hod' often being involved in physical, hands-on work. It's commonly associated with labor-intensive jobs and indicates a level of manual dexterity and strength.

carry, hold, transport

Examples of usage

• He hods bricks to the mason.

• Workers hod materials during the building process.

• She skillfully hods the buckets of concrete.