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hod

 

[ hษ’d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.

Synonyms

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.

Translations

Translations of the word "hod" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mandar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pergi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะนั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ iล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กŒใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gitmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฐู‡ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รญsลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ getmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ir

Etymology

The term 'hod' is derived from Middle English, specifically from the word 'hodde,' which meant a kind of container or shovel used for carrying materials. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English 'hod,' referring to a type of head covering or container. Over the centuries, this word evolved, and by the time it entered the vernacular of trades like masonry, it came to specifically denote a tool for carrying loose materials. The hod has been a fundamental tool in construction, symbolizing the labor and craftsmanship associated with building. The practice of hod-carrying dates back centuries, with its use prevalent in various cultures around the world where manual labor is indispensable in construction and other trades.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,040, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.