Hoeing
Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊɪŋ/
Hoeing (noun)
- The action of using a tool to remove weeds or loosen soil in a garden.
Examples
- Hoeing is essential for keeping the garden free of weeds.
- Regular hoeing helps maintain healthy soil in the vegetable patch.
Common collocations: daily hoeing, hoe the garden, hoe the soil, hoe carefully, begin hoeing
Hoeing (verb)
- To use a tool with a long handle and a flat blade to remove weeds or break up soil.
Examples
- She spent the afternoon hoeing the flower beds.
- He enjoys hoeing to keep the weeds under control.