SOD

Sod

Sod or turf is grass and the part of the soil beneath it held together by the roots, or a piece of thin material

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sod

Noun

  1. That stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward.
  2. Turf grown and cut specifically for the establishment of lawns.
    The landscapers rolled sod onto the bare earth and made a presentable lawn by nightfall.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. Sodomite; bugger.
  2. A person, usually male; .
    You mean old sod!
    poor sod
    unlucky sod

Noun (etymology 3)

  1. A damper (bread) which has failed to rise, remaining a flat lump.

Noun (etymology 4)

  1. The rock dove.

Verb

  1. To cover with sod.
    He sodded the worn areas twice a year.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. Bugger; sodomize.
  2. Damn, curse, confound.
    Sod him!, Sod it!, Sod that bastard!

Verb (etymology 3)

Adjective

  1. Boiled.
  2. Sodden; incompletely risen.
    sod damper

Interjection

  1. expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration.


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