pod

//pɒd//
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Noun

podSingular
podsPlural
1

A long, narrow seed case of a leguminous plant such as a pea or bean.

She opened the pod and took out the peas.

2

A small group of marine animals, especially whales, swimming together.

We saw a pod of dolphins swimming near the boat.

3

A detachable or self-contained unit on an aircraft, spacecraft, or vehicle.

The spacecraft released an escape pod during the emergency.

Verb

podInfinitive
podsPresent tense
poddedPast tense
poddedPast participle
poddingPresent participle
podsThird-person singular
1

To produce pods or remove seeds from pods.

The peas are ready to pod.