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tilth

/tilth/US // tɪlθ //UK // (tɪlθ) //

倾斜度,泥土,倾斜,倾角

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the act or operation of tilling land; tillage.
    • : the state of being tilled or under cultivation.
    • : the physical condition of soil in relation to plant growth.
    • : land that is tilled or cultivated.

Examples

  • The worth of 'winter tilth of a cyvar two legal pence;' and so p. 286, Dimetian Code.

  • When land is in excellent tilth, it may grow red clover satisfactorily while showing a decided lime deficiency.

  • The husbandman was bound to carry out the proper cultivation, raise an average crop and leave the field in good tilth.

  • If the tenant paid his rent and left the land in good tilth, the landlord could not interfere nor forbid subletting.

  • Every plant and shrub gave evidence of loving care, and repaid the tilth bestowed upon them with lavish interest.