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mucking

 

[ หˆmสŒkษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cleaning situation

Mucking refers to the act of cleaning out or removing waste material, especially from a stable or barn. The term is often associated with agriculture or animal husbandry, where muck denotes the accumulation of excrement and spoiled bedding. Mucking can be a physically demanding task that is necessary for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in animal enclosures. It is an essential chore for those who care for livestock as it helps prevent disease and ensures a healthier environment for the animals.

Synonyms

cleaning, clearing, removing, tidying

Examples of usage

  • He spent the morning mucking out the barn.
  • Itโ€™s important to muck regularly to keep the horses healthy.
  • Mucking is one of the most labor-intensive chores on the farm.

Translations

Translations of the word "mucking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cavar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฆเคพเคˆ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช graben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฟะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kopaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ˜ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท creuser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cavar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kazmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kopat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kopaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ–ๆŽ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kopati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grafa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qazmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cavar

Etymology

The word 'mucking' originates from the Middle English term 'mucke,' which means 'filth' or 'excrement.' It is derived from the Old Norse word 'mรธkkr,' meaning 'dirt' or 'mire.' Historically, muck was used to refer to the waste products of animals, particularly in agricultural contexts. Over time, the term evolved to describe the action of cleaning out such refuse from stables and barns. As farming practices developed, so did the vocabulary surrounding the maintenance of livestock and their living conditions, making 'mucking' a common term among farmers and those in animal care. Today, 'mucking out' is a recognized task in equestrian and farming communities, emblematic of the hard work required to sustain livestock.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,904 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.