Meaning & use
Rototill
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To break up and turn soil using a machine with rotating blades, typically in preparation for planting.
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He rototilled the garden bed before planting his tomatoes.
It's best to rototill the soil in early spring, once the ground has thawed.
A note on using this word
The verb derives from "Rototiller," originally a trademarked brand name that has become a generic term for the rotary tilling machine and the act of using one.
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