Farming Equipment

13 words in this vocabulary list

noun a tool with a helical bit for boring holes in wood or the ground

  • The geologist used an auger to extract core samples from the ground.
  • I borrowed my neighbor's auger to help with digging holes for the fence.
  • I can't believe how fast this auger is at drilling through the dirt!
  • Her sharp wit was like an auger, piercing through any facade to get to the truth.

noun A structure of bars or wires in which birds or other animals are confined.

  • The zookeeper carefully locked the cage before feeding the lions.
  • I can't believe they put him in a cage for trying to sneak into the concert.
  • She felt like she was in a cage at her boring job.
  • His anxiety felt like a cage, trapping him in his own thoughts.

noun a vehicle with two wheels typically used for transporting goods

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  • The shopkeeper used a cart to transport boxes of goods from the warehouse to the storefront.
  • Can you grab a cart so we can load up all these groceries?
  • I'll just throw this stuff in the cart and we can head out.
  • She carried the emotional baggage of her past relationships like a heavy cart on her shoulders.

noun a toothed device used for untangling or arranging the hair

verb to untangle or arrange with a comb

  • She meticulously combed through the evidence to find any inconsistencies.
  • I need to comb my hair before we leave for the party.
  • I heard he got a new comb for his ride, it looks sick.
  • The detective had to comb through the suspect's alibi to find the truth.

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noun a long-handled gardening tool with a thin metal blade, used mainly for weeding and breaking up soil

verb to use a hoe to cultivate or weed a garden or field

  • The farmer used a hoe to cultivate the soil in the field.
  • Can you pass me that hoe so I can start gardening?
  • She's always out here hoeing around in other people's business.
  • Don't be a hoe for attention, focus on your own goals.

noun a farm implement used for cutting, lifting, turning over, and partly pulverizing soil

  • The farmer used a large plow to prepare the field for planting.
  • Dad's out in the field plowing with the tractor.
  • I'm going to plow through this homework assignment tonight.
  • She had to plow through a mountain of paperwork to find the right document.

noun a device for torture, consisting of a frame on which a victim is stretched

verb to cause great physical or mental suffering

  • The server room is equipped with a rack to store the network equipment.
  • I need to organize my closet and get a shoe rack.
  • Let's hit the slopes and shred the gnar on the ski rack.
  • She has a rack of trophies from all her swimming competitions.

noun a person who tills the land; a machine or implement used for tilling the soil

  • The farmer used a tiller to prepare the soil for planting.
  • Dad is out in the garden with the tiller, getting it ready for the new plants.
  • I borrowed my neighbor's tiller to do some yard work.
  • The CEO is the tiller of the company, steering it in the right direction.

noun a strong thread or string composed of two or more smaller strands twisted together

  • The artisan carefully wrapped the delicate porcelain with twine before shipping it out.
  • I used some twine to tie up the boxes before moving them.
  • Let's use some twine to fix this broken chair leg.
  • Their fates were twined together from that moment on.

noun a four-wheeled vehicle used for transporting goods or people

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  • The pioneers traveled westward in a covered wagon.
  • We loaded up the wagon with all our camping gear for the weekend.
  • Let's hop on the party wagon and have a good time!
  • She hitched her wagon to his star and rode his success to the top.

noun a container with a handle and a spout used for watering plants

  • The gardener used a watering can to carefully water the delicate flowers.
  • Hey, can you pass me the watering can so I can water the plants?
  • I found a cool vintage watering can at the thrift store.
  • Her words were like a gentle rain from a watering can, nourishing the hearts of those around her.

noun the highest point or stage of development; peak

  • The farmer used the Acme harrow to prepare the field for planting.
  • The Acme harrow is the best tool for getting the field ready.
  • I swear by the Acme harrow for prepping the soil.
  • Using the Acme harrow felt like smoothing out all the rough patches in my life.

noun a device used to introduce air into a material, typically soil or water, to improve its quality

  • The aerator in the fish tank helps to oxygenate the water for the fish.
  • Don't forget to clean out the aerator in the sink to keep the water flowing smoothly.
  • I heard that using an aerator on your lawn can really make the grass look lush and green.
  • She was like an aerator in the meeting, bringing fresh ideas and energy to the discussion.