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tillage

Tillage (noun) means the cultivation of arable land by plowing, sowing and raising crops.

noun
1
The cultivation of arable land by plowing, sowing and raising crops.
2
Land cultivated in this way.
3
The act or process of soil disturbance as a part of farming; especially, types of disturbance requiring draft animals or machinery for power.
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Etymology

From Middle English tillage; by surface analysis, till + -age.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of tillage?

"tillage" (noun) means the cultivation of arable land by plowing, sowing and raising crops.

What are the different meanings of tillage?

"tillage" has 3 main meanings: 1. The cultivation of arable land by plowing, sowing and raising crops; 2. Land cultivated in this way; 3. The act or process of soil disturbance as a part of farming; especially, types of disturbance requiring draft animals or machinery for power.

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