hoe1
n.
a long-handled gardening tool with a thin metal blade, used mainly for weeding.
v.
(hoes, hoeing, hoed)
- use a hoe to dig up (earth or plants).
-
(hoe in)
Austral./NZ informal eat eagerly.
▸
(hoe into)
attack or criticize.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from OFr. houe, of Gmc origin; rel. to hew.
