Cultivator

usgb/ˈkʌltɪveɪtər/
noun

A machine or tool for loosening the soil and removing weeds around growing plants.

The farmer uses a cultivator to prepare the soil for planting.
Visual representation of "cultivator" - A machine or tool for loosening the soil and removing weeds around growing plants

Often appears as...

  • use a cultivator
  • hand cultivator
noun

A person who prepares land and grows crops.

He is a cultivator of fine roses.
Visual representation of "cultivator" - A person who prepares land and grows crops

Often appears as...

  • wheat cultivator
  • rice cultivator
noun

A person who develops or improves skills or intellectual pursuits.

As a cultivator of the arts, she organized many gallery shows.
Visual representation of "cultivator" - A person who develops or improves skills or intellectual pursuits

Often appears as...

  • cultivator of knowledge
  • cultivator of arts
noun

A machine or tool for loosening the soil and removing weeds around growing plants.

The farmer uses a cultivator to prepare the soil for planting.
Visual representation of "cultivator" - A machine or tool for loosening the soil and removing weeds around growing plants

Often appears as...

  • use a cultivator
  • hand cultivator
noun

A person who prepares land and grows crops.

He is a cultivator of fine roses.
Visual representation of "cultivator" - A person who prepares land and grows crops

Often appears as...

  • wheat cultivator
  • rice cultivator
noun

A person who develops or improves skills or intellectual pursuits.

As a cultivator of the arts, she organized many gallery shows.
Visual representation of "cultivator" - A person who develops or improves skills or intellectual pursuits

Often appears as...

  • cultivator of knowledge
  • cultivator of arts
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Contextual Usage

Used in farming or gardening discussions, often about soil preparation.

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Can you pass me the cultivator so I can work on this flower bed?
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Types of Cultivators

Cultivators come in different types, like hand-held or machine-operated.

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My grandfather prefers a hand cultivator for his vegetable garden.
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Tool Identification

When talking about cultivators, it's usually about the tool, not the person.

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The cultivator is in the shed; it needs some repairs before spring.
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Quote examples

Glen Campbell

American Musician

Daddy - I remember when he first let me drive the cultivator for him, you know... He eased you into the hard work that you had to do later.
Portrait of Glen Campbell

Quote examples

Glen Campbell

American Musician

Daddy - I remember when he first let me drive the cultivator for him, you know... He eased you into the hard work that you had to do later.
Portrait of Glen Campbell
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