Tilling: meaning, definitions and examples

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tilling

[ ˈtɪlɪŋ ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 lavrar

🇮🇳 जुताई

🇩🇪 Pflügen

🇮🇩 membajak

🇺🇦 орати

🇵🇱 orka

🇯🇵 耕作 (こうさく)

🇫🇷 labourer

🇪🇸 arar

🇹🇷 sürme

🇰🇷 갈이

🇸🇦 حراثة

🇨🇿 orání

🇸🇰 oranie

🇨🇳 耕作 (gēng zuò)

🇸🇮 oranje

🇮🇸 plæging

🇰🇿 жер жырту

🇬🇪 ხნვა

🇦🇿 şumlama

🇲🇽 arar

Word origin

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.