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tiller

 

[ ˈtɪlər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

farm equipment

A tiller is a machine used in agriculture for breaking up soil and preparing it for planting.

Synonyms

cultivator, digger, plow

Examples of usage

  • The farmer used a tiller to cultivate the land before sowing the seeds.
  • She rented a tiller to help with her gardening project.
Context #2 | Noun

ship

A tiller is a lever used for steering a boat or ship.

Synonyms

helm, rudder

Examples of usage

  • The captain adjusted the tiller to change the direction of the ship.
  • The sailor held the tiller steady in rough seas.

Translations

Translations of the word "tiller" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arado

🇮🇳 हल

🇩🇪 Pflug

🇮🇩 bajak

🇺🇦 плуг

🇵🇱 pług

🇯🇵 すき

🇫🇷 charrue

🇪🇸 arado

🇹🇷 pulluk

🇰🇷 쟁기

🇸🇦 محراث

🇨🇿 pluh

🇸🇰 pluh

🇨🇳 犁

🇸🇮 plug

🇮🇸 plógur

🇰🇿 соқа

🇬🇪 გუთანი

🇦🇿 kotan

🇲🇽 arado

Etymology

The word 'tiller' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'teolian' meaning to aim or direct. Over time, the term evolved to refer to steering mechanisms in both agriculture and maritime contexts. The use of the word 'tiller' has been documented in English since the 14th century.

See also: till, tillage, tilled, tillers, tilling, until.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,746, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.