Cod (k d), Cape A hook-shaped peninsula of southeast Massachusetts extending east and north into the Atlantic Ocean. Fishing, whaling, and shipping were important here until the late 1800s; the economy today is based largely on tourism. |
cod 1 (k d)n. pl. cod or cods Any of various marine fishes of the family Gadidae, especially Gadus morhua, an important food fish of northern Atlantic waters. Also called codfish.
[Middle English.] |
cod 2 (k d)n.1. A husk or pod. 2. Archaic The scrotum. 3. Obsolete A bag.
[Middle English, from Old English codd.] |
cod 1 Noun pl cod or cods a large food fish [probably Germanic] cod 2 Adjective Brit slang having the character of an imitation or parody: the chorus were dressed in exuberant cod-medieval costumes [origin unknown] COD cash (in the US collect) on delivery
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | cod - the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)husk - outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds | | 2. | cod - lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poachedsalt cod - codfish preserved in salt; must be desalted and flaked by soaking in water and pounding; used in e.g. codfish cakes | | 3. | cod - major food fish of Arctic and cold-temperate watersschrod, scrod - young Atlantic cod or haddock especially one split and boned for cooking | | Verb | 1. | cod - fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!"deceive, lead astray, betray - cause someone to believe an untruth; "The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house" | | 2. | cod - harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"bemock, mock - treat with contempt; "The new constitution mocks all democratic principles" | | Adj. | 1. | cod - payable by the recipient on delivery; "a collect call"; "the letter came collect"; "a COD parcel"due - owed and payable immediately or on demand; "payment is due" | | Adv. | 1. | COD - collecting the charges upon delivery; "mail a package C.O.D." |
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