In some Latin American countries such as Mexico, 'coa' is a slang term for a 'hoe' or 'digging tool'. However, it can also be used metaphorically to describe a person who does hard, manual work.
Examples
- Spanish: Mi abuelo siempre va al campo con su coa para trabajar la tierra.
- English: My grandfather always goes to the field with his hoe to work the land.