Tiller Definition

tiller
noun
  1. a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass
  2. someone who tills land (prepares the soil for the planting of crops)
  3. lever used to turn the rudder on a boat
  4. a farm implement used to break up the surface of the soil (for aeration and weed control and conservation of moisture)
verb
  1. grow shoots in the form of stools or tillers

"Tiller" in song lyrics

See how tiller is used in real songs:

  • "ariens tiller"
    AOL — AOL
  • "howie tiller"
    AOL — AOL
  • "mantis tiller"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "tiller"

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