Resown: meaning, definitions and examples
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resown
[ rɪˈsoʊn ]
gardening task
To resown means to sow seeds again, usually in a garden or agricultural setting. This is often done to replenish a crop that has failed or to improve the density of plants in a given area.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After the harsh winter, we decided to resown the entire vegetable patch.
- The team worked hard to resown the fields after the flood destroyed the crops.
- If the grass doesn't grow, you might need to resown the lawn in spring.
Translations
Translations of the word "resown" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reconstruir
🇮🇳 फिर से उगाना
🇩🇪 wieder anbauen
🇮🇩 menanam kembali
🇺🇦 пересаджувати
🇵🇱 przesadzać
🇯🇵 再植する
🇫🇷 replanter
🇪🇸 replantar
🇹🇷 yeniden ekmek
🇰🇷 다시 심다
🇸🇦 إعادة الزراعة
🇨🇿 znovu zasazovat
🇸🇰 znovu zasadiť
🇨🇳 重新种植
🇸🇮 ponovno posaditi
🇮🇸 endurnýta
🇰🇿 қайта отырғызу
🇬🇪 მחדשება
🇦🇿 yenidən əkmək
🇲🇽 replantar
Etymology
The term 'resown' is derived from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'anew', combined with the verb 'sow'. The word 'sow' has Old English roots, originating from the word 'sāwan', which means 'to scatter seed'. This historical context highlights the agricultural importance of sowing seeds to ensure crop growth. As agriculture developed, so did the practice of resowing, especially in response to environmental challenges or crop failures. The ability to resown crops illustrates the adaptability of farmers and gardeners, emphasizing the continuous relationship between humans and the soil in the pursuit of sustenance.