Hoed: meaning, definitions and examples

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hoed

 

[ hoสŠd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

agricultural tool

The term 'hoed' refers to the past tense of the verb 'hoe', which means to use a hoe, a gardening tool with a heavy blade, to break up soil or remove weeds. This action is essential in agriculture and gardening as it prepares the soil for planting and helps maintain the health of crops. When one hoes a patch of land, they are often cultivating it to promote better growth conditions. The act of hoeing can improve air circulation in the soil and promote better water absorption.

Synonyms

clear, cultivate, dig, till, weed.

Examples of usage

  • She hoed the garden to prepare it for planting.
  • After he hoed the rows, he felt satisfied with his work.
  • The farmers hoed the fields to get rid of weeds.
  • He had never hoed before but learned quickly.
  • They hoed diligently to ensure a good harvest.

Translations

Translations of the word "hoed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enxada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฆเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hacke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cangkul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพะฟะฐั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ motyka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท houe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ azadรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tฤฑrpan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ดญ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุฑุงุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ motyka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ motyka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”„ๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ motika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kafli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soxan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ azadรณn

Etymology

The word 'hoe' originates from the Old English 'hฤ', which has roots in Proto-Germanic '*hลwล', meaning 'to dig, to scratch'. This term is related to similar words in Dutch ('ho') and German ('Hacke'), referring to agricultural tools used for digging or weeding. Hoeing dates back thousands of years and has been a fundamental practice in agriculture for cultivating land. The evolution of the tool has seen variations across cultures, but its primary function of soil preparation has remained consistent. Hence, 'hoed', as the past tense form, signifies the completed action of utilizing this important tool in farming and gardening activities.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,979, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.