Tillage

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪlɪdʒ/

Definitions of tillage

noun the cultivation of soil for agriculture

Example Sentences

A1 Farmers use tillage to prepare the soil for planting.

A2 Tillage is an important step in agriculture to ensure good crop growth.

B1 Modern farming practices have reduced the need for extensive tillage.

B2 Conservation tillage techniques help to minimize soil erosion.

C1 Precision tillage technology allows farmers to target specific areas of the field.

C2 The use of no-tillage practices has become more popular due to its environmental benefits.

Examples of tillage in a Sentence

formal The farmer practiced proper tillage techniques to prepare the soil for planting.

informal Dad's out in the field doing some tillage before he plants the crops.

slang I'm not a fan of all this tillage work, it's hard on my back.

figurative The author's words acted as tillage, cultivating new ideas in the minds of his readers.

Grammatical Forms of tillage

• plural: tillages
• comparative: more tillage
• superlative: most tillage
• present tense: tills
• future tense: will till
• perfect tense: has tilled
• continuous tense: is tilling
• singular: tillage
• positive degree: tillage
• infinitive: to till
• gerund: tilling
• participle: tilled

Origin and Evolution of tillage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tillage' originated from the Old English word 'tyllage' which came from the Old French word 'tel', meaning 'plow'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tillage' has evolved to refer to the act of preparing land for crops by plowing, harrowing, and cultivating. It is commonly used in agriculture to describe the process of soil management and crop production.