farming

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The work of growing crops and raising animals for food or money.

   Like tending a huge garden, but to grow food to sell.

   Farming feeds millions of people around the world.

   Many families in the valley make a living from farming.

   Similaragriculture, husbandry, cultivation, agribusiness

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2. 2
   verb

   Present participle of farm. Use this form when the action is happening right now.

   The brothers are farming the hillside this season.

   She is farming organic vegetables near the river.

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3. 3
   adjective

   Having to do with the work of growing crops and raising animals.

   Her family comes from a small farming town.

   The region has a long farming history.

   Similaragricultural, agrarian

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4. 4
   noununcountable

   An act or example of growing crops or raising animals on a piece of land.

   The farming on that land has improved since the new owners arrived.

   Their farming kept the whole village fed through the winter.

   Similarcultivation, agriculture

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5. 5
   adjective

   Used for raising animals like cattle or fish.

   The lake has a small fish farming business.

   Their farming family raises both cattle and sheep.

   Similaragricultural

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