Meaning & use
Tilling
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Preparing and cultivating land for growing crops, typically by plowing or turning the soil.
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Farmers spent the morning tilling the fields before planting.
Tilling too often can actually harm soil structure over time.
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Some modern farming methods favor "no-till" practices, which skip tilling to preserve soil health and reduce erosion.
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