Word: HOE
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Definition of HOE
- An agricultural tool consisting of a long handle with a flat blade fixed perpendicular to it at the end, used for digging rows.
- The horned or piked dogfish.
- To cut, dig, scrape, turn, arrange, or clean, with this tool.
"Every year, I hoe my garden for aeration."
- To clear from weeds, or to loosen or arrange the earth about, with a hoe.
"to hoe corn"
- A whore; a sexually promiscuous woman; in general use as a highly offensive name-calling word for a woman with connotations of loose sexuality.
"Bros before hoes!"
- Care, anxiety, trouble, sorrow.
- To care, be anxious, long.
- A piece of land that juts out towards the sea; a promontory.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "hoe", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "hoe" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HOE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HOE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HOE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HOE:
- # the hoe effect
- # master of hoe
- # playing with hoe
- # in terms of hoe
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