Windrowing: meaning, definitions and examples
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windrowing
[ wɪndˌroʊɪŋ ]
agriculture method
Windrowing is a farming technique used primarily in the harvesting of crops such as hay or grain. In this method, cut plants are gathered into rows or 'windrows' to facilitate drying before they are collected and processed. This technique helps in preventing the crushed or wet vegetation from rotting, allowing for better quality forage. Windrowing can also reduce the time and effort needed for subsequent harvesting operations. It is particularly effective in certain climates where dry conditions can be maintained.
Synonyms
hulled, row formation
Examples of usage
- The farmer is windrowing the freshly cut hay.
- After windrowing, the grass will dry sufficiently for baling.
- We used windrowing to prepare the field for faster harvesting.
- Effective windrowing can improve the yield of forage crops.
Translations
Translations of the word "windrowing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enfileiramento
🇮🇳 क़तारबद्ध करना
🇩🇪 Reihenbildung
🇮🇩 penataan
🇺🇦 вітрове рядівництво
🇵🇱 układanie w rzędy
🇯🇵 風に沿った配置
🇫🇷 alignement par le vent
🇪🇸 alineación por el viento
🇹🇷 rüzgar sıralaması
🇰🇷 바람에 따른 배열
🇸🇦 تنظيم حسب الرياح
🇨🇿 uspořádání podle větru
🇸🇰 usporiadanie podľa vetra
🇨🇳 风向排列
🇸🇮 razporeditev po vetru
🇮🇸 vindsamsetning
🇰🇿 жел бағытында орналастыру
🇬🇪 ქარის მიხედვით განლაგება
🇦🇿 külək istiqamətində düzülmə
🇲🇽 alineación por el viento
Etymology
The term 'windrowing' is derived from the combination of 'windrow' and the suffix '-ing'. 'Windrow' itself is a Middle English term that dates back to the 15th century, originally referring to a row of hay or harvested plants that had been laid out to dry. The word 'wind' in this context reflects the natural process of air drying that is aided by the wind, which is crucial in ensuring the proper preservation and quality of harvested crops. As agriculture evolved, so did the techniques surrounding hay and crop harvesting, leading to the formal adoption of 'windrowing' as a specific practice in modern farming. The increasing use of machinery in agriculture also popularized this method, making it more efficient and widespread, thus embedding 'windrowing' into agricultural practices over time.