sod Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
    sward; turf; greensward.
  2. noun an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of superoxide into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen
    superoxide dismutase.
    • oxygen free radicals are normally removed in our bodies by the superoxide dismutase enzymes
  3. noun someone who engages in anal copulation (especially a male who engages in anal copulation with another male)
    bugger; sodomist; sodomite.
  4. noun an informal British term for a youth or man
    • the poor sod couldn't even buy a drink
  5. verb cover with sod

WordNet

Sod noun
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) The rock dove. Prov. Eng.
Sod
Definitions
obs.
  1. imp. of Seethe.
Sod noun
Etymology
Akin to LG. sode, D. zode, OD. sode, soode, OFries. satha, and E. seethe. So named from its sodden state in wet weather. See Seethe.
Definitions
  1. That stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward.
    She there shall dress a sweeter sod Than Fancy's feet have ever trod. Collins.
Sod transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Sodden; present participle & verbal noun Sodding
Definitions
  1. To cover with sod; to turf.

Webster 1913