sod
1a 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.
to cover with sods or sod.
Origin of sod
1Other words from sod
- sodless, adjective
Other definitions for sod (2 of 3)
Other definitions for sod (3 of 3)
an inconsequential, annoying, or unpleasant person.
Older Use. a gay man.
to damn: Sod the bloody bastard!
sod off, to leave (usually as an imperative): Why don't you just sod off!
Origin of sod
3- Compare bugger1.
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How to use sod in a sentence
If the turf or grass is poor it will be better to omit sodding entirely and sow the surface with seed.
Making a Tennis Court | George E. WalshLIKE seeding, sodding should be done in the early spring or fall to get the best results.
Making a Lawn | Luke Joseph DoogueIt is a good thing to have the sodding and the paving in the same contract.
Convenient Houses | Louis Henry GibsonThe sod which is best adapted to the Sodding of lawns is that which comes from an old, closely grazed pasture.
The Practical Garden-Book | C. E. HunnThe largest detail was known as the Fort detail, building and sodding a fort on the Potomac side.
The Southern Soldier Boy | James Carson Elliott
British Dictionary definitions for sod (1 of 2)
/ (sɒd) /
a piece of grass-covered surface soil held together by the roots of the grass; turf
poetic the ground
(tr) to cover with sods
Origin of sod
1British Dictionary definitions for sod (2 of 2)
/ (sɒd) slang, mainly British /
a person considered to be obnoxious
a jocular word for a person: the poor sod hasn't been out for weeks
sod all slang nothing
sod it a strong exclamation of annoyance
Origin of sod
2- See also sod off
Derived forms of sod
- sodding, adjective
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