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pond P0436400 (pŏnd)n. A still body of water smaller than a lake.v. pond·ed, pond·ing, ponds v.intr. To form ponds or large puddles: Debris blocked the culvert, and the stream began to pond.v.tr.1. To cause to form ponds or large puddles: The landslide ponded the stream.2. To form ponds or large puddles on (a piece of land).
[Middle English ponde, from Old English pund-, enclosure.]pond (pɒnd) na. a pool of still water, often artificially createdb. (in combination): a fishpond. [C13 ponde enclosure; related to pound3]pond (pɒnd)
n. 1. a body of water smaller than a lake, sometimes artificially formed, as by damming a stream. v.i. 2. (esp. of water) to collect into a pond or large puddle. [1250–1300; Middle English ponde, pande, akin to Old English pynding dam, gepyndan to impound. See pound3] pond (pŏnd) An inland body of standing water that is smaller than a lake.pond- lake - First meant pool or pond.
- nursery - Can be a pond in which fry are reared.
- tank - May have come from Gujarati tanku, or Marathi tanke, "underground cistern," from Sanskrit tadaga, "pond."
- pond - To pond is to accumulate water in a pond, which is really a small lake.
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  pond - a small lake; "the pond was too small for sailing"poolfishpond - a freshwater pond with fishhorsepond - a pond for watering horseslake - a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by landmere - a small pond of standing watermillpond - a pond formed by damming a stream to provide a head of water to turn a mill wheelswimming hole - a small body of water (usually in a creek) that is deep enough to use for swimmingwater hole - a natural hole or hollow containing water |
pondnoun pool, tarn, small lake, fish pond, duck pond, millpond, lochan (Scot.), dew pond youths skating on the frozen village pondTranslationspond (pond) noun a small lake or pool. the village pond. 池塘 池塘
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across the pondAcross the Atlantic Ocean, almost always referring to either the British Isles or the United States, depending on which side of the ocean the speaker is from. I think we're going to head across the pond to London for our vacation this summer. Well, I have several relatives living across the pond in Boston, so we may go there on holiday this year.See also: across, ponda small frog in a big pondSomeone or something within a larger operation or organization who is of less importance or less qualified than those around him, her, or it. This thankless IT support job is really getting old. Ever since I started here, I've just been a small frog in a big pond.See also: big, frog, pond, smalla big fish in a small pondA situation in which one person has more power, influence, knowledge, or experience than others within a small group. It often implies that the person may not have as much clout in "a bigger pond," i.e., a larger group or arena of some kind. Since she was so popular and well-known within the walls of her small high school, Jennifer was used to being a big fish in a small pond. Once she started attending a large state university, however, she suddenly realized that it would take a lot more effort to make friends. His coarse management style made it evident that he was used to being a big fish in a small pond. That attitude certainly won't be tolerated by anyone at his new company.See also: big, fish, pond, smalla big frog in a small pondA situation in which one person has more power, influence, knowledge, or experience than others within a small group. It often implies that the person may not have as much clout in "a bigger pond," i.e., a larger group or arena of some kind. Since she was so popular and well-known within the walls of her small high school, Jennifer was used to being a big frog in a small pond. Once she started attending a large state university, however, she suddenly realized that it would take a lot more effort to make friends. His coarse management style has made it evident that he was used to being a big frog in a small pond. That attitude certainly won't be tolerated by anyone at his new company.See also: big, frog, pond, smalla little frog in a big pondSomeone within a large operation or organization who is less important or less qualified than those around them. This thankless IT support job is really getting old. Ever since I started here, I've just been a little frog in a big pond.See also: big, frog, little, pondpond scum1. A layer of freshwater algae that forms on the surface of still, stagnating water (such as a pond). I pushed him into the water, and he came out covered in slimy, stinking pond scum.2. An extremely repugnant, vile, wretched person. You're worse than a rat, worse than a maggot—you're nothing but pond scum! I would never let my daughter date pond scum like you!See also: pond, scumbig frog in a small pondan important person in the midst of less important people. (Alludes to a large frog that dominates a small pond with few challengers.) I'd rather be a big frog in a small pond than the opposite. The trouble with Tom is that he's a big frog in a small pond. He needs more competition.See also: big, frog, pond, smallbig fish in a small pondAlso, big frog in a little pond. A person who is important in a limited arena; someone overqualified for a position or in relation to colleagues. For example, Steve has both a Ph.D. and an M.D., yet he's content with his practice at a rural hospital; he prefers to be a big fish in a little pond . The expression big fish has been slang for an important or influential person since the early 1800s. The addition of in a small pond as a metaphor for an unimportant organization is more recent, as is the substitution of frog. Another variant is the proverb Better a big fish in a little puddle than a little fish in a big puddle. See also: big, fish, pond, smallfrog in a small pondsee under big fish in a small pond. See also: frog, pond, smalllittle frog in a big pondAlso, small frog in a large pond. An unimportant or unqualified individual in a large organization or other setting. For example, Coming from a small school, Sandy felt lost at the state university-a little frog in a big pond . This phrase is the counterpart of big fish in a small pond. See also: big, frog, little, ponda big fish in a small pond If someone is a big fish in a small pond, they are one of the most important and influential people in a small organization or group. In Rhodesia I was a big fish in a small pond. As a big fish in a small pond, Smith found it easy to dominate fashion photography in Australia. Note: This expression can be varied, for example by using pool instead of pond or by talking about a small fish in a big pond. Being a big fish in a tiny, stagnant pool clearly gives controversial journalists ideas way above their station. Now I'm the smallest fish in a very big pond. Note: You often use this expression to suggest that someone would be less important or interesting if they were part of a larger organization or group. Note: Another American expression for this is a big frog in a small pond. See also: big, fish, pond, smalla big frog in a small pond AMERICANIf someone is a big frog in a small pond, they are one of the most important and influential people in a small organization or group. He liked being a big frog in a small pond. Note: The usual British expression for this is a big fish in a small pond. See also: big, frog, pond, smalla big fish in a small (or little) pond a person seen as important and influential only within the limited scope of a small organization or group.See also: big, fish, pond, smallacross the ˈpond (informal, especially British English) on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean from Britain/the US: And now let’s hear some news and gossip from across the pond, with our reporter in New York.See also: across, pondpond scum n. a mean and wretched person; a worthless male. (Collegiate. An elaboration of scum, less crude than scumbag. Also a rude term of address.) Get your hands off me, you pond scum! See also: pond, scumbig fish in a small pondAn individual who is important or prominent only in a small group. This cliché, of American provenance, is used both disparagingly (“He’s the firm’s general counsel, but since there are only three employees he’s just a big fish in a small pond”) and more positively (“She didn’t get accepted to the university, but it’s better to be a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond”).See also: big, fish, pond, smallPond
pond[pänd] (geography) A small natural body of standing fresh water filling a surface depression, usually smaller than a lake. (mechanics) gram-force Pond an artificial reservoir dug to a depth of 3–5 m or created by the construction of dams in the valleys of small rivers or streams or in areas of gorges or gullies. A pond is usually no more than 1 sq km in area; it must have sufficiently steep banks, a slightly sloping bottom, and an erosion-resistant floor. If it is fed by the runoff of river or subsurface waters, the pond will only be filled in the spring by melting snow. Outlets are frequently installed to remove surplus water. In rural areas, ponds are built for irrigation, fish and waterfowl breeding, and the storage of water for various purposes. In cities and recreation areas, ponds are used for fishing, swimming, and other sports. Pond
POND. A body of stagnant water; a pool.
2. Any one has a right to erect a fish pond; the fish in ii are considered as real estate, and pass to the heir and not to the executor. Ow. 20. See Pool; River; Water. Pond
PondAn obsolete Dutch unit of weight roughly equivalent to 480 grams, with slight regional variations.POND
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Synonyms for pondnoun poolSynonyms- pool
- tarn
- small lake
- fish pond
- duck pond
- millpond
- lochan
- dew pond
Synonyms for pondnoun a small lakeSynonymsRelated Words- fishpond
- horsepond
- lake
- mere
- millpond
- swimming hole
- water hole
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