Watering: meaning, definitions and examples

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watering

 

[ หˆwษ”หtษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

plant care

Watering refers to the act of supplying water to plants or soil to promote growth. It is a crucial part of gardening and agriculture, as it helps maintain the moisture level necessary for plant health. Proper watering techniques can greatly influence the vigor and productivity of plants. Over-watering can lead to plant stress and root rot, whereas under-watering can cause them to wilt and die.

Synonyms

hydrating, irrigating, moistening.

Examples of usage

  • I spent the afternoon watering the garden.
  • Make sure you are watering the plants regularly during the summer.
  • She forgot to water the flowers and they dried up.

Translations

Translations of the word "watering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rega

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเค‚เคšเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bewรคsserung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyiraman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะธะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nawadnianie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐดใ‚„ใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arrosage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ riego

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sulama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธ‰์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zalรฉvรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zalievanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆต‡ๆฐด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zalivanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถtnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะฐั€ัƒา“ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒแƒšแƒ˜ แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sulama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ riego

Etymology

The word 'watering' comes from the Old English term 'wรฆt' meaning water, which has Germanic roots. The word evolved through Middle English, where it became 'wateren'. The action of watering is deeply rooted in agricultural practices, dating back thousands of years when early societies discovered the importance of water for crop growth. Throughout history, irrigation techniques have evolved, and the term has expanded to encompass various methods of applying water to land to sustain agricultural practices. In modern usage, 'watering' not only applies to gardening and agriculture but is also used in broader contexts, such as animal husbandry and landscaping, reflecting its essential role in sustaining life.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,507, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.