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- pronunciation:
- pad
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a long thin firm vessel containing seeds, esp. of a pea or bean plant.
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definition 2: |
a natural or man-made container, usu. having a long, thin shape.
a pod of insect eggsa fuel pod |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
pods, podding, podded |
definition: |
to bring forth pods.
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition: |
to remove from their pods; shell.
The boy podded peas into a bowl. |
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