Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
assart
Verb
/əˈsɑrt/
Definition
To clear land of trees and brush in preparation for farming or other agricultural use.
Examples
- The farmers decided to assart the overgrown area to plant new crops.
- In the past, many settlers would assart land to establish farms in the wilderness.
Meaning
Assart refers to the act of converting forested or wooded land into cultivated fields by clearing away vegetation.
Synonyms
- Clear
- Deforest
- Convert
