hoe
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/hoʊ/
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/həʊ/
tool for digging
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hoe' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'howe', which came from Old French 'houe', meaning 'a tool for digging'.
Historical Evolution
'howe' transformed into the modern English word 'hoe'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tool for digging', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tool with a flat blade attached at a right angle to a long handle, used for weeding and breaking up soil.
The gardener used a hoe to remove the weeds.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 07:09