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Tiller Definition & Meaning

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does tiller mean?
a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass someone who tills land (prepares the soil for the planting of crops) lever used to turn the rudder on a boat a farm implement used to break up the surface of the soil (for aeration and weed control and conservation of moisture) grow shoots in the form of stools or tillers
What part of speech is tiller?
Tiller is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does tiller have?
Tiller has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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