potting

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The act of putting something, like a plant, into a pot.

   Like tucking a small plant into a bed of soil.

   The potting of the new seeds happened in early spring.

   He learned potting from his grandmother out in the garden.

   Similarplanting

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2. 2
   verb

   Present participle of pot. Use this form for the action happening right now.

   She is potting the tomato plants this weekend.

   He was potting bulbs when the rain started.

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3. 3
   noununcountable

   The making of pots and other objects from clay.

   Like shaping wet clay into a cup with your hands.

   The potting of bowls and cups kept the small studio busy.

   She studied potting at the local craft center for a year.

   Similarpottery, ceramics

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