pod | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,zoology) a group of aquatic mammals | |
Related terms: | animal_group pinniped_mammal cetacean | |
2. | [ noun ] (botany) a several-seeded dehiscent fruit as e.g. of a leguminous plant | |
Synonyms: | seedpod | |
Related terms: | fruit legume peanut cowage screw_bean loment okra shell | |
3. | [ noun ] (botany) the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves) | |
Synonyms: | seedcase cod | |
Related terms: | husk pea_pod | |
4. | [ verb ] produce pods, of plants | |
Related terms: | grow | |
5. | [ verb ] take something out of its shell or pod, such as peas or beans | |
Synonyms: | shell | |
Related terms: | remove shell | |
6. | [ noun ] a detachable container of fuel on an airplane | |
Synonyms: | fuel_pod | |
Related terms: | container airplane | |
Similar spelling: |
pood pot pout poet Poat potty potto |