Farming And Agriculture Terms

noun a male goat, typically with a beard and horns

• The billy goat is known for its distinctive beard and strong odor during mating season.
• I saw a billy goat wandering around the farm yesterday.
• That billy goat has quite the attitude, always trying to headbutt everyone.
• She's as stubborn as a billy goat when it comes to changing her mind.

noun the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule

verb to make the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule

• The donkey let out a loud bray as the sun began to set.
• I could hear the donkey bray from across the field.
• Stop braying about it, no one wants to hear your complaints.
• The politician's speech was nothing but a bray, full of empty promises.

verb to produce or create something

adverb in a forward direction or into view

• The lawyer will bring forth new evidence in court tomorrow.
• I will bring forth my idea at the meeting later.
• Let's bring forth some snacks for the party tonight.
• The artist's work never fails to bring forth emotions in the viewers.

noun a group of people or things that are put together or joined to form a whole

verb to join or bring together to form a whole

• In order to create a comprehensive report, we must combine data from multiple sources.
• Let's combine our efforts to finish this project on time.
• Let's combine our skills and crush this presentation!
• The chef was able to combine unique flavors to create a truly memorable dish.

noun the front part of something, especially a ship

adjective situated or placed in front

• The fore part of the ship is where the crew members work.
• I'll meet you at the fore of the building.
• Let's hang out at the fore of the park later.
• The fore of the argument was presented by the opposition.

noun the quality of being unmerciful or severe

• The inclemency of the weather forced the event to be postponed.
• I can't go out today because of the inclemency outside.
• The inclemency is really messing up our plans.
• The inclemency of his personality made it difficult to work with him.

verb As a verb, muddy means to make something dirty or covered in mud, or to make something unclear or confused.

adjective Muddy is an adjective that describes something covered or filled with mud, or something that is unclear or confused.

• The path became muddy after the heavy rain last night.
• I stepped in a muddy puddle on my way to work.
• My shoes are all muddy from walking through the field.
• The situation became muddy once more as conflicting reports emerged.

noun a work of literature portraying an idealized version of country life

adjective relating to the countryside or rural areas

• The pastoral landscape was dotted with grazing sheep and rolling hills.
• I love driving through pastoral countryside with all the cute farm animals.
• The pastoral scene was straight out of a postcard, man.
• The CEO's leadership style was described as pastoral, always nurturing and guiding his team.

adjective appearing or occurring in patches or scattered areas

• The data from the survey was patchy, with some missing information.
• The painting job was a bit patchy, but it still looks good from a distance.
• His knowledge on the subject is patchy at best.
• Their relationship was patchy, with moments of closeness followed by long periods of distance.

verb to place something in a specific location

adjective used to describe a negative or derogatory comment or action towards someone or something

• The veterinarian had to put down the injured horse to end its suffering.
• I had to put down my phone to focus on my work.
• She's always putting down others to make herself look better.
• It's time to put down your worries and enjoy the present moment.

noun water that falls from the sky in droplets

verb to fall as rain

• The forecast predicts heavy rain for the next few days.
• I heard it's going to rain all weekend.
• Let's stay in and watch movies, it's raining cats and dogs outside.
• Her tears fell like rain as she listened to the sad news.

verb past tense of soil, meaning to make dirty or stained

adjective dirty or stained

• The soiled tablecloth needed to be washed immediately.
• I accidentally spilled my drink and soiled the carpet.
• I can't believe you soiled your pants at the party!
• Her reputation was soiled by the scandalous rumors.

verb to support financially or provide a subsidy to

• The government decided to subsidize the cost of healthcare for low-income families.
• My parents offered to subsidize my rent while I'm in college.
• I wish someone would subsidize my coffee addiction.
• His love for her seemed to subsidize all other concerns in his life.

noun the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon

• The farmers start their work at sunup to take advantage of the cooler morning temperatures.
• Let's meet at the beach at sunup for a morning swim.
• We partied all night and didn't hit the hay until sunup.
• The new project has brought a fresh start to the team, like a sunup after a long night of darkness.

noun a broad, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land

• The tableland region is characterized by its flat terrain and high elevation.
• Let's go for a hike up on the tableland, the views are amazing!
• I heard there's a sick party happening on the tableland tonight.
• His mind was like a vast tableland, open and ready to absorb new ideas.

noun a severe beating or punishment

verb to beat severely or repeatedly

• The team delivered a thorough thrashing to their opponents in the championship game.
• We watched as the bully got a good thrashing from the school principal.
• I heard that guy got a serious thrashing at the party last night.
• The storm was thrashing the trees outside, causing them to bend and sway wildly.

noun an area of high or hilly land

adjective relating to or characteristic of high or hilly land

• The upland region is known for its rolling hills and fertile soil.
• Let's go for a hike in the upland area this weekend.
• I heard there's some great fishing up in the uplands.
• His mind was like an upland, always reaching for new heights.