Definition of "hod" []

• A trough carried over the shoulder for transporting loads, as of bricks or mortar. (noun)
• A coal scuttle. (noun)

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• "Every man laying brick on this building was white, every man carrying a hod was a negro."
• "Here we received orders to attack a "hod" named Abu Hamrah, which lay between us and Katia."
• "Karl or Caspar might have rendered his coming down unnecessary, as either could have carried so light a "hod" up the ladder; but there was good reason why Ossaroo should make the descent -- that was, to rest and refresh himself."