Tilling: meaning, definitions and examples

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tilling

 

[ หˆtษชlษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

agriculture

The preparation of land for growing crops by loosening or stirring the soil, especially with a plow.

Synonyms

cultivation, farming, plowing

Examples of usage

  • The farmer spent the whole day tilling the fields.
  • Tilling is an essential step in agriculture to ensure good crop growth.
Context #2 | Verb

gardening

Preparing the soil by breaking it up, turning it over, or stirring it up to promote plant growth.

Synonyms

cultivate, dig, plow

Examples of usage

  • She tilled the garden before planting the seeds.
  • Tilling the soil helps to aerate it and improve drainage.

Translations

Translations of the word "tilling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lavrar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคคเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pflรผgen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membajak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั€ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ orka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€•ไฝœ (ใ“ใ†ใ•ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท labourer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑุงุซุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oranie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€•ไฝœ (gฤ“ng zuรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plรฆging

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั€ ะถั‹ั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒœแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸumlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arar

Etymology

The word 'tilling' originates from the Old English word 'tyllan', meaning to plow or cultivate the soil. It has been used in agriculture for centuries to prepare the land for planting crops and promote healthy growth. Tilling techniques have evolved over time, but the basic concept remains the same - to work the soil for optimal plant growth.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,080, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.