pod
1. pod \'pa:d\ n [origin unknown] 1: a bit socket in a brace 2: a straight groove or channel in the barrel of an auger 2. pod n [prob. alter. of cod bag - more at CODPIECE] 1: a dry dehiscent seed vessel or fruit that is either monocarpellary or co mposed of two or more carpels; esp : LEGUME 2a: an anatomical pouch 2b: a grasshopper egg case 3: a number of animals (as seals) clustered together 4: a streamlined compartment under the wings or fuselage of an airplane use d as a container (as for fuel) 3. pod vi or pod.ded; or pod.ding : to produce pods
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