coal hod
noun
a small pail for carrying coal; a coal scuttle.
Origin of coal hod
1First recorded in 1815–25
Words Nearby coal hod
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How to use coal hod in a sentence
Fanny opened the coal-hod, intending to put fresh coals on the dying fire; but, to her distress, found that the hod was empty.
Betty Vivian | L. T. MeadeHe is tired and cross, and doesn't want to sling ashes nor bang a coal-hod.
The Golden Censer | John McGovernTo our poor, racked frames a coal-hod would not have suggested more discomfort.
As Seen By Me | Lilian BellThe round, smooth coals that Dicky discovered in the coal-hod made a pair of expressive black eyes.
Maida's Little Shop | Inez Haynes Irwin"Didn't come," grunted Marty, and picked up the empty coal hod.
Janice Day | Helen Beecher Long
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