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tiller

noun

ˈti-lər

Definition of tiller

as in farmer

a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it in his paintings farmers are invariably depicted as brawny yet noble tillers of the land

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Recent Examples of tiller Work compost and other amendments into the upper 6 to 12 inches of soil using a garden fork or tiller. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 One directed by Jon Favreau, the steady hand at the tiller who helped launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Iron Man and the current stretch of Disney live-action remakes with The Jungle Book? — David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026 To prep soil for the first time, break up hard dirt with a tiller or shovel and layer in compost or leaves to create a fluffy texture. — ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026 Use a garden fork or tiller to loosen the soil to a depth of about 6 to 8 inches. — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tiller

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The Republican congresswoman running against Turek, Ashley Hinson, recently gathered farmers, researchers and local officials to discuss Iowa’s water problems.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
The Republican congresswoman running against Turek, Ashley Hinson, recently gathered farmers, researchers and local officials to discuss Iowa's water problems.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

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