sod

[ sod ]

/ sɒd /

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noun

a section cut or torn from the surface of grassland, containing the matted roots of grass.

the surface of the ground, especially when covered with grass; turf; sward.

verb (used with object), sod·ded, sod·ding.

to cover with sods or sod.

Origin of sod

1375–1425; late Middle English <Middle Dutch or Middle Low German sode turf

OTHER WORDS FROM sod

sodless, adjective

Words nearby sod

Socrates, Socratic, Socratic irony, Socratic method, Socred, sod, soda, soda ash, soda biscuit, soda bread, soda cracker

Definition for sod (2 of 3)

sod²

[ sod ]

/ sɒd /

verb Archaic.

simple past tense of seethe.

Definition for sod (3 of 3)

sod³

[ sod ]

/ sɒd /

noun Chiefly British Slang: Vulgar.

a chap; fellow; guy: You almost feel sorry for the poor sod.

an inconsequential, annoying, or unpleasant person.

Older Use. a gay man.

verb (used with object), sod·ded, sod·ding.Chiefly British Slang: Vulgar.

to damn: Sod the bloody bastard!

Verb Phrases Chiefly British Slang: Vulgar.

sod off, to leave (usually as an imperative): Why don't you just sod off!

Compare bugger¹.

Origin of sod

First recorded in 1875–80; by shortening of sodomite

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for sod

The fishiest places we found were along the sod banks to the east of the inlet, where the current had cut nice underhangs along the banks.
This motorized kayak can drive itself|By Nate Matthews/Outdoor Life|August 28, 2020|Popular Science
“For some reason I thought, Oh, sod it, I will sign up,” he says.
My Fancy Twitter Followers|Tom Sykes|November 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
They painted his house, maintained his yard, replaced the sod, installed artificial turf, and planted and moved shrubbery.
Hoover’s Secret Files|Ronald Kessler|August 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Turning again to the newest grave, I found no one but the humble gardeners, smoothing the sod over the fresh earth.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 1 (of 20)|Charles Sumner

On the other hand, a mole, 63 pushing blindly along beneath the sod, fears no danger from the hawk soaring high overhead.
The Log of the Sun|William Beebe
After the master had been placed under the sod, Uncle Sammy was seen each day visiting Jackson's grave.
Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States|Work Projects Administration
He must dig a well, build a dugout, and plough the sod to roof it.
The Indians' Last Fight|Dennis Collins
Fitzgerald and the Captain had arrived, and having dismounted, were standing upon the sod.
The Purcell Papers|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

British Dictionary definitions for sod (1 of 2)

sod¹

/ (sɒd) /

noun

a piece of grass-covered surface soil held together by the roots of the grass; turf

poetic the ground

verb sods, sodding or sodded

(tr) to cover with sods

Word Origin for sod

C15: from Low German; compare Middle Low German, Middle Dutch sode; related to Old Frisian sātha

British Dictionary definitions for sod (2 of 2)

sod²

/ (sɒd) slang, mainly British /

noun

a person considered to be obnoxious

a jocular word for a personthe poor sod hasn't been out for weeks

sod all slang nothing

interjection

sod it a strong exclamation of annoyance

Derived forms of sod

sodding, adjective

Word Origin for sod

C19: shortened from sodomite

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	sod
释义	sod ¹ [ sod ] / sɒd / SEE SYNONYMS FOR sod ON THESAURUS.COM noun a section cut or torn from the surface of grassland, containing the matted roots of grass. the surface of the ground, especially when covered with grass; turf; sward. verb (used with object), sod·ded, sod·ding. to cover with sods or sod. Origin of sod ¹ 1375–1425; late Middle English <Middle Dutch or Middle Low German sode turf OTHER WORDS FROM sod sodless, adjective Words nearby sod Socrates, Socratic, Socratic irony, Socratic method, Socred, sod, soda, soda ash, soda biscuit, soda bread, soda cracker Definition for sod (2 of 3) sod² [ sod ] / sɒd / verb Archaic. simple past tense of seethe. Definition for sod (3 of 3) sod³ [ sod ] / sɒd / noun Chiefly British Slang: Vulgar. a chap; fellow; guy: You almost feel sorry for the poor sod. an inconsequential, annoying, or unpleasant person. Older Use. a gay man. verb (used with object), sod·ded, sod·ding.Chiefly British Slang: Vulgar. to damn: Sod the bloody bastard! Verb Phrases Chiefly British Slang: Vulgar. sod off, to leave (usually as an imperative): Why don't you just sod off! Compare bugger¹. Origin of sod ³ First recorded in 1875–80; by shortening of sodomite Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for sod The fishiest places we found were along the sod banks to the east of the inlet, where the current had cut nice underhangs along the banks. This motorized kayak can drive itself\|By Nate Matthews/Outdoor Life\|August 28, 2020\|Popular Science “For some reason I thought, Oh, sod it, I will sign up,” he says. My Fancy Twitter Followers\|Tom Sykes\|November 2, 2011\|DAILY BEAST They painted his house, maintained his yard, replaced the sod, installed artificial turf, and planted and moved shrubbery. Hoover’s Secret Files\|Ronald Kessler\|August 2, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Turning again to the newest grave, I found no one but the humble gardeners, smoothing the sod over the fresh earth. Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 1 (of 20)\|Charles Sumner On the other hand, a mole, 63 pushing blindly along beneath the sod, fears no danger from the hawk soaring high overhead. The Log of the Sun\|William Beebe After the master had been placed under the sod, Uncle Sammy was seen each day visiting Jackson's grave. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States\|Work Projects Administration He must dig a well, build a dugout, and plough the sod to roof it. The Indians' Last Fight\|Dennis Collins Fitzgerald and the Captain had arrived, and having dismounted, were standing upon the sod. The Purcell Papers\|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu British Dictionary definitions for sod (1 of 2) sod¹ / (sɒd) / noun a piece of grass-covered surface soil held together by the roots of the grass; turf poetic the ground verb sods, sodding or sodded (tr) to cover with sods Word Origin for sod C15: from Low German; compare Middle Low German, Middle Dutch sode; related to Old Frisian sātha British Dictionary definitions for sod (2 of 2) sod² / (sɒd) slang, mainly British / noun a person considered to be obnoxious a jocular word for a personthe poor sod hasn't been out for weeks sod all slang nothing interjection sod it a strong exclamation of annoyance See also sod off Derived forms of sod sodding, adjective Word Origin for sod C19: shortened from sodomite Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to sod turf, dirt, lawn, meadow, grassland, prairie, pasture, grass, peat, mead, pasturage, sward, soak, soil, earth, divot
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sod

noun

verb (used with object), sod·ded, sod·ding.

Origin of sod

OTHER WORDS FROM sod

Words nearby sod

Definition for sod (2 of 3)

verb Archaic.

Definition for sod (3 of 3)

noun Chiefly British Slang: Vulgar.

verb (used with object), sod·ded, sod·ding.Chiefly British Slang: Vulgar.

Verb Phrases Chiefly British Slang: Vulgar.

Origin of sod

Example sentences from the Web for sod

British Dictionary definitions for sod (1 of 2)

noun

verb sods, sodding or sodded

Word Origin for sod

British Dictionary definitions for sod (2 of 2)

noun

interjection

Derived forms of sod

Word Origin for sod

Words related to sod