1pod1 (pɒd
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Definitions
noun
- the fruit of any leguminous plant, consisting of a long two-valved case that contains seeds and splits along both sides when ripe
- the seedcase as distinct from the seeds
- any similar fruit
- a streamlined structure attached by a pylon to an aircraft and used to house a jet engine (podded engine), fuel tank, armament, etc
- an enclosed cabin suspended from a cable or a big wheel, for carrying passengers
verb
Word forms: pods, podding, podded
- (tr) to remove the pod or shell from (peas, beans, etc)
- (intr) (of a plant) to produce pods
Word Origin
C17: perhaps back formation from earlier podware bagged vegetables, probably from pod, variant of cod² + wareC17: perhaps back formation from earlier bagged vegetables, probably from variant of ² + 12pod2 (pɒd)
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noun
- a small group of animals, esp seals, whales, or birds
Word Origin
C19: of unknown origin3pod3 (pɒd)
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noun
- a straight groove along the length of certain augers and bits
- the socket that holds the bit in a boring tool
Word Origin
C16: of unknown origin-pod or -pode
Definitions
combining form in countable noun
- indicating a certain type or number of feet ⇒
arthropod
tripod
Word Origin
from Greek -podos footed, from pous footUsage examples
Then his gaze moved down and, thanks to the angle at which he stood, he could just see that the offside light pod was smashed.
, A Question of Principle (1986)When dropped, the `Sky Barge "has wings that snap into position on either side of a small fuselage pod.
New Scientist (1998)Seeds found in a spiked pod on the plants are the most dangerous part of the plant.
Toronto Sun (2003)SEE how a hamster feels with this 4ft wide inflatable pod.
Sun, News of the World (2002)The only word that counted, here in this little blind stuffed pod , was the last word.
, A BOOK OF LANDS AND PEOPLES (2003)