Acker

Pronunciation: /ˈækər/

Definitions of acker

noun a unit of land measurement equal to about 0.4 hectares or 1 acre

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer planted corn in the acker.

A2 The acker was filled with rows of wheat ready for harvest.

B1 The acker stretched out as far as the eye could see, covered in green crops.

B2 The acker was well-tended, with irrigation systems in place to ensure optimal growth.

C1 The acker was part of a larger agricultural estate, managed by a team of experts.

C2 The acker yielded a bountiful harvest, thanks to advanced farming techniques and technology.

Examples of acker in a Sentence

formal The farmer plowed the acker of land to prepare it for planting.

informal Let's go check out that huge acker of property for sale.

slang I heard he owns a massive acker out in the countryside.

figurative Her mind was like an untamed acker, filled with wild ideas and creativity.

Grammatical Forms of acker

• past tense: acked
• plural: ackers
• comparative: more acker
• superlative: most acker
• present tense: ack
• future tense: will ack
• perfect tense: have acked
• continuous tense: is acking
• singular: acker
• positive degree: acker
• infinitive: to ack
• gerund: acking
• participle: acked

Origin and Evolution of acker

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'acker' originated from Middle English, derived from Old English 'aecer' meaning 'field'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'acker' evolved to refer specifically to a field of cultivated land, and in some regions, it came to denote a specific measurement of land area.