Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hod

noun
/hɒd/
Definition
A hod is a tool used for carrying materials, especially in construction, like bricks or mortar.
Examples
  • The bricklayer used a hod to carry the bricks up to the scaffolding.
  • Workers in the construction site often relied on a hod for efficient material transport.
  • She filled the hod with sand to help mix the mortar.
Meaning
In construction, a hod refers to a portable scaffold or open container with a long handle, used for holding and transporting materials.
Synonyms
  • container
  • carryall
  • scaffold