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/hoʊ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does hoe mean?

noun, verb

A tool with a flat blade, used for breaking up soil and weeds, or a verb meaning to cultivate or prepare the soil with such a tool. A hoe is typically used for weeding and cultivating soil in gardens and fields.

Example

"She used a hoe to weed the garden before planting new flowers."

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