Meaning of hoe in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /hoʊ/

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  1. Verb

    hoe

    Definitions

    1. dig with a hoe

    Examples

    • « He is hoeing the flower beds »

  2. Noun

    hoe

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French houe, of Germanic origin; related to German Haue, also to hew

    Definitions

    1. a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle

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