cultivator

noun
UK: /ˈkʌltɪveɪtər/
US: /ˈkʌltɪveɪtər/

  1. A machine used for preparing the soil for planting crops.

    1. The farmer uses a cultivator in the spring.
    2. This cultivator is very efficient at breaking up the clumps of dirt in the field.

  2. A person or thing that helps something to grow or develop.

    1. She is a cultivator of young talent.
    2. My mother was a cultivator of artistic pursuits, encouraging us all to paint.

Synonyms

developer farmer promoter
cultivator verb

  1. To prepare and use land for growing crops or plants.

    1. We cultivate tomatoes in our garden.
    2. They cultivate the land to grow wheat and barley for the market.

  2. To try to develop or improve something.

    1. She wants to cultivate good relations with her neighbors.
    2. It is important to cultivate a strong work ethic from a young age.
cultivator adjective

  1. Relating to the process of cultivation.

    1. This is a cultivator machine tool.
    2. The cultivator row crop is designed to produce a high yield.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cultivator" in English means: A machine used for preparing the soil for planting crops., A person or thing that helps something to grow or develop..

The phonetic transcription of "cultivator" is /ˈkʌltɪveɪtər/ in British English and /ˈkʌltɪveɪtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cultivator": developer, farmer, promoter.

Example usage of "cultivator": "The farmer uses a cultivator in the spring.". More examples on the page.