Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tilling
verb
/ˈtɪlɪŋ/
Definition
The preparation of land for growing crops.
Examples
- The farmer is tilling the soil to get it ready for planting.
- Tilling helps in breaking up compacted earth, making it easier for roots to grow.
- In sustainable farming, tilling is done minimally to preserve soil structure.
Meaning
Tilling involves turning over the soil to aerate it and to mix in nutrients, improving the conditions for planting.
Synonyms
- plowing
- cultivating
- turning
