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Hoeing: meaning, definitions and examples

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hoeing

 

[ หˆhลหŒiNG ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

gardening, agriculture

Hoeing refers to the act of using a hoe, a gardening tool, to break up soil, remove weeds, or prepare land for planting. This process is essential in agricultural practices for maintaining healthy crops and ensuring optimal growth conditions. Hoeing can also help cultivate the soil, aerating it and promoting better water absorption. It is a manual technique that has been used for centuries across various cultures in farming and gardening.

Synonyms

cultivating, tilling, weeding

Examples of usage

  • I spent the afternoon hoeing the garden to remove weeds.
  • The farmer was hoeing the field to prepare it for sowing seeds.
  • Hoeing regularly can improve the growth of your vegetables.

Translations

Translations of the word "hoeing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น capina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฆเคพเคˆ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hacke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฟะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kopanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฌใง่€•ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรชcher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cavar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kazma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธ๋ฏธ์งˆํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rรฝtรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kopanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”„ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kopanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skopun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qabartma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cavar

Etymology

The term 'hoeing' is derived from the Old English word 'hoe', which refers to a hand tool used for gardening or agriculture. The hoe itself has ancient origins, dating back to at least 6,000 BCE, when it was first used in agricultural practices in Mesopotamia. As agriculture evolved, so did the design and functionality of hoes. The action associated with this tool began to be called 'hoeing' in Middle English. Over time, hoeing has become a fundamental practice in farming, utilized by farmers and gardeners across the globe. The term has essentially remained consistent through the centuries, reflecting the importance of cultivating the land and managing crops effectively.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,791, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.