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planting

/ˈplɑːntɪŋ/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about planting at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. The act of fixing firmly in place.
    he ordered the planting of policemen outside every doorway
  2. A collection of plants (trees or shrubs or flowers) in a particular area.
    the landscape architect suggested a small planting in the northwest corner
  3. Putting seeds or young plants in the ground to grow.
    the planting of corn is hard work