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sod1

Pronunciation: /sɒd/

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Definition of sod

noun

(the sod)
  • the surface of the ground, with the grass growing on it; turf: underneath the sod was a layer of humus
  • a piece of turf: I was to retire before even the first sod was turned

verb (sods, sodding, sodded)

[with object] rare
  • cover with sods or pieces of turf: the stadium has been sodded

Phrases

under the sod

dead and buried in a grave.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Middle Dutch, Middle Low German sode, of unknown ultimate origin

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