verb
Common
Ted
tehd
Ted (verb) means to spread out cut hay so it dries in the sun. Example: “The farmer tedded the hay before baling it.”
verb
1
To spread out cut hay so it dries in the sun.
"The farmer tedded the hay before baling it."
"Turning and fluffing the cut hay, or tedding, speeds and evens out drying."
— Ann Larkin Hansen, Making Hay: How to Cut (2014)
name
1
A nickname short for Edward, Theodore, Thaddeus, or Edmund.
"Everyone calls him Ted instead of Theodore."
How to use Ted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually just a nickname for Edward or Theodore; the farming sense is rare outside agriculture.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Teds
- Third person singular
- teds
- Past tense
- tedded
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Etymology
A shortened form of Edward, Theodore, Thaddeus, or Edmund.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Ted” mean?
The word “Ted” means a nickname short for Edward, Theodore, Thaddeus, or Edmund. In plain terms, usually just a nickname for Edward or Theodore; the farming sense is rare outside agriculture.
How do you pronounce “Ted”?
“Ted” is pronounced tehd (/tɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ted” in a sentence?
Here is “Ted” used in a sentence: “Everyone calls him Ted instead of Theodore.”
What part of speech is “Ted”?
Depending on how it is used, “Ted” can be a name and a verb.
Is “Ted” a common word?
“Ted” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Ted” have?
“Ted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a nickname short for Edward, Theodore, Thaddeus, or Edmund.
What names is "Ted" a nickname for?
"Ted" is a traditional short form of several names, including Edward, Theodore, Thaddeus, and Edmund. It has also given rise to the further pet form "Teddy."
What is the difference between "tedding" and "turning" hay?
"Tedding" spreads and fluffs cut hay out across a field to speed drying, while "turning" flips or gathers it, often into rows called windrows. Tedding aims to expose more of the crop to the air.
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