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cultivator
noun 4
Definitions
noun
1
Any of several devices used to loosen or stir the soil, either to remove weeds or to provide aeration and drainage.
Near-synonyms: scarifier, scuffler (not always precisely differentiated; dialectal usage has varied)
As the crop gets bigger, the shank spacing on the cultivator will need to be adjusted accordingly.
2
A person who cultivates.
The cultivators were out among the row crops, keeping the weeds in check.
3
A person who cultivates.
Near-synonyms: grower, planter, farmer
She was a devoted cultivator of roses and orchids.
4
A person who cultivates.
She was a wonderful cultivator of potential in her direct reports.
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