On the Farm
Farm buildings, equipment, and activities
20 wordsEnglish (United States)
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/bɑːrn/
a large farm building used for storing grain or housing livestock
noun
Examples
- The horses were kept in the old red barn.
- They converted the barn into a wedding venue.
/ˈsteɪbəl/
a building in which horses are kept
noun
Examples
- The horses were led back to the stable after the race.
- She grew up working in her family's stable.
not likely to change or fail; firmly established
adjective
Examples
- The patient's condition is now stable.
- They need a stable internet connection for the video call.
/heɪ/
grass or other plants that have been cut and dried for use as animal fodder
noun
Examples
- The farmer stacked bales of hay in the barn before winter arrived.
- The horses munched contentedly on the fresh hay spread across the stable floor.
/fɛns/
a barrier, railing, or other upright structure enclosing an area
noun
Examples
- The farmer repaired the fence to keep the sheep from straying.
- A high fence surrounded the private property.
to avoid committing oneself; to remain neutral
verb
Examples
- The politician fenced on the issue, refusing to give a direct answer.
- Stop fencing and tell me what you actually think.
/trɒf/
a long, narrow open container from which livestock eat or drink
noun
Examples
- The pigs gathered around the trough as soon as the farmer poured in the slop.
- She filled the wooden trough with fresh water for the cattle each morning.
/ˈpæstʃər/
land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals
noun
Examples
- The cows spent the afternoon grazing in the lush green pasture beyond the fence.
- After years of farming, he decided to put his old horse out to pasture on the hillside.
/ˈsædəl/
a seat made of leather or synthetic material, fastened on the back of a horse for a rider to sit on
noun
Examples
- She tightened the girth before climbing into the saddle and riding off down the trail.
- The old leather saddle had been polished so many times it gleamed in the morning light.
/plaʊ/
a farm implement with a heavy blade used to turn over soil before planting crops
noun
Examples
- The farmer attached the plow to his tractor and began working the field.
- Before the invention of the tractor, a plow was pulled by oxen or horses.
/ˈhɑːr.vɪst/
the process or period of gathering crops; the amount of crops gathered
noun
Examples
- The harvest this year was the best in a decade.
- Farmers began the harvest in early September.
to gather crops from the fields when they are ready
verb
Examples
- They harvest the wheat in late August every year.
- The apples are ready to be harvested.
/saʊ/
to plant seeds in the ground by scattering or placing them so they will grow
verb
Examples
- In early spring, farmers sow wheat seeds across the prepared fields.
- She decided to sow wildflower seeds along the garden path.
/hɝːd/
a large group of animals of the same kind that live or are kept together
noun
Examples
- The rancher drove the herd of cattle across the open pasture.
- A herd of elephants moved slowly toward the watering hole.
/fiːld/
an area of open land, especially one used for growing crops or grazing
noun
Examples
- The cows were grazing in the field.
- Fields of wheat stretched to the horizon.
a particular branch of study or sphere of activity
noun
Examples
- She's an expert in her field.
- The field of medicine is constantly evolving.
/ˈsaɪloʊ/
a tall cylindrical tower on a farm used for storing grain, corn, or animal feed
noun
Examples
- The grain silo next to the barn was filled to capacity after the harvest.
- You could see the tall silo from miles away across the flat farmland.
/ˈtræktɚ/
a powerful motor vehicle with large rear wheels, used chiefly on farms to pull machinery or trailers
noun
Examples
- The farmer used a tractor to plow the fields before planting season.
- A new tractor can cost tens of thousands of dollars depending on its size and features.
/krɒp/
a cultivated plant or its yield; to cut something short
noun
Examples
- Wheat is the main crop grown in this region.
- She cropped her hair short for the summer.
/ɡreɪn/
a small hard seed of a cereal plant; a tiny particle; the texture of wood or stone
noun
Examples
- Wheat, rice, and corn are all types of grain.
- A grain of sand fell into her eye.
/ˌɪrəˈɡeɪʃən/
the supply of water to land or crops through a system of channels, pipes, or sprinklers to assist in growing plants
noun
Examples
- Without irrigation, the desert farmland would be unable to support any crops.
- The government invested heavily in irrigation infrastructure to boost agricultural output.
/ˈlaɪvstɑːk/
farm animals, such as cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry, kept for use or sale
noun
Examples
- The drought forced many ranchers to sell off their livestock due to a shortage of feed.
- Proper care of livestock is essential to maintaining a productive and healthy farm.
/ˈʃɛpɚd/
a person who herds, tends, and guards sheep
noun
Examples
- The shepherd guided his flock across the hillside as the sun began to set.
- In many rural communities, a shepherd's work begins before dawn and ends well after dark.
/ˈskɛrkroʊ/
an object, typically a human figure dressed in old clothes, set up in a field to deter birds from eating crops
noun
Examples
- The farmer placed a scarecrow in the middle of the cornfield to keep the crows away.
- Children often decorate scarecrows with painted faces and old hats as a harvest tradition.