Difference between Sod and Sward

What is the difference between Sod and Sward?

Sod as a noun is that stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward. while Sward as a noun is a layer of earth into which grass has grown; turf; sod.

Sod

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Boiled.

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: That stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward. Turf grown and cut specifically for the establishment of lawns. Sodomite; bugger. A person, usually male. (mildly pejorative, often qualified with an adjective). A damper (the food) which has failed to rise when cooked (remaining a flat lump).

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cover with sod. Bugger; sodomize. Damn, curse, confound. To cover with sod.

Sward

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A layer of earth into which grass has grown; turf; sod.An expanse of land covered in grass; a lawn or meadow.

We hope you now know whether to use Sod or Sward in your sentence.

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