Meaning of the word hoe in English

What does hoe mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hoe

US /hoʊ/

UK /hoʊ/

a long-handled gardening tool with a thin metal blade, used for weeding and breaking up soil

Example:

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He used a hoe to clear the weeds from the garden.

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The farmer tilled the soil with a hoe.

Synonym:

mattock pickaxe

(offensive, slang) a promiscuous woman

Example:

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He called her a hoe, which was completely inappropriate.

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Using such language is disrespectful and offensive, calling someone a hoe is unacceptable.

Synonym:

prostitute whore slut hussy tart

to cultivate or weed with a hoe

Example:

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She spent the afternoon hoeing the vegetable patch.

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We need to hoe the rows before planting the seeds.

Synonym:

cultivate weed till

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