hoe
UK: həʊ | US: hoʊ
n. a long-handled gardening tool with a thin metal blade, used for digging or weeding
vt. to dig, weed, or cultivate with a hoe
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The word "hoe" traces back to Old French houe, derived from Frankish hauwa (a cutting tool), related to Old High German houwan (to hew or cut). Its Germanic roots emphasize its function as a tool for breaking soil. The spelling and meaning have remained remarkably consistent over centuries, reflecting its practical agricultural use.
She used a hoe to remove weeds from the vegetable patch.
Farmers often hoe the soil before planting seeds.
The antique hoe hanging in the shed belonged to his grandfather.
Without a hoe, preparing the hard ground would be exhausting.
He spent the morning hoeing rows of corn in the field.