Meaning of the word tiller in English
What does tiller mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tiller
US /ˈtɪl.ɚ/
UK /ˈtɪl.ər/
Noun
1.
a lever used to steer a boat by turning the rudder
Example:
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He gripped the tiller firmly as the boat cut through the waves.
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The captain adjusted the tiller to change direction.
2.
a machine or implement for tilling land
Example:
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The farmer used a rotary tiller to prepare the soil for planting.
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My new garden tiller makes digging much easier.
3.
a shoot or stem springing from the base of a cereal plant
Example:
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Each wheat plant produced several healthy tillers.
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The farmer examined the number of tillers to assess crop yield.