pod

US /pɑːd/
UK /pɑːd/
"pod" picture
1.

an elongated seed vessel of a leguminous plant (such as peas, beans, or lentils)

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She shelled the peas from their pods.
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The long, green pods hung from the bean plant.
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shellhuskcase
2.

a small, enclosed, or detachable container or housing

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The space capsule had a separate re-entry pod.
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Coffee machines often use single-serving pods.
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capsulecontainercompartment
3.

a group of marine mammals, such as whales or dolphins, swimming together

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A pod of dolphins swam alongside our boat.
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Whale watchers spotted a large pod of orcas.
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schoolherdflock
1.

to remove peas or beans from their pod

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We spent the afternoon podding fresh green beans.
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It's easier to pod the beans when they are young and tender.
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shellhuskshuck