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sod

The correct spelling is sod.

How to pronounce sod

/sɒd/
noun

IPA: /sɒd/

Say it like: Sod

The correct spelling is sod. That stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward. For example: "The landscapers rolled sod onto the bare earth and made a presentable lawn by nightfall."

Usage Examples

The landscapers rolled sod onto the bare earth and made a presentable lawn by nightfall.

He sodded the worn areas twice a year.

You mean old sod!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.That stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward.
  2. 2.Turf grown and cut specifically for the establishment of lawns.
  3. 3.Sodomite; bugger.
  4. 4.(mildly pejorative, formerly considered vulgar) A person, usually male; often qualified with an adjective.
  5. 5.Any trifling amount, a bugger, a damn, a jot.

verb

  1. 1.To cover with sod.
  2. 2.Bugger; sodomize.
  3. 3.Damn, curse, confound.
  4. 4.To boil.
  5. 5.(of a liquid) To boil vigorously.

interjection

  1. 1.Expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration.

adjective

  1. 1.Boiled.
  2. 2.(of bread) Sodden; incompletely risen.

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