windrowing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of forming windrows, which are long piles of agricultural crop residues or harvested crops, often for the purpose of drying or aerating before baling or gathering.

  - "After the harvest, the farmers windrowed the cornstalks to dry before baling."
  - "The windrowing process for the wheat crop took several days to complete."

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Variants

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windrow , windrowed , windrowing , windrows

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'windrigan', meaning 'to arrange in rows' or 'to row'.

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Trivia

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1. Windrowing is not only used for agricultural purposes but can also be seen in nature, such as when leaves fall from trees and form long piles, or when waves form long rows on a beach.

2. The practice of windrowing has been used for centuries, with records dating back to ancient Rome and China.

3. Modern agricultural equipment, such as windrowers, can make the windrowing process more efficient and faster than traditional methods.

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Related Concepts

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1. Baling: The process of compressing and binding agricultural crop residues or harvested crops into large, rectangular bales for easy transport and storage.

2. Aeration: The process of increasing the amount of oxygen in the soil to improve its structure and promote plant growth. Windrowing can be used as a method of aeration for crops.

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Culture

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Windrowing is a common agricultural practice used to prepare crops for baling or gathering, particularly in areas with high moisture levels or for crops with long stems, such as corn or wheat.

How to Memorize "windrowing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine long rows of crop residues or harvested crops being piled up and left to dry before being baled or gathered.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'windrowing' with the image of a farmer standing in a field, watching as his team piles up rows of cornstalks or wheat stalks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'windrowing' is the process of arranging crops in long rows, much like how a row of wind chimes creates a pleasant sound when the wind blows.

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