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PLANTING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Planting.

Planting - as a noun

The act of fixing firmly in place

Example: "He ordered the planting of policemen outside every doorway"

A collection of plants (trees or shrubs or flowers) in a particular area

Example: "The landscape architect suggested a small planting in the northwest corner"

Putting seeds or young plants in the ground to grow

Example: "The planting of corn is hard work"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
agriculture14farming13husbandry18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Planting - as a verb

To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.

To place (an object, or sometimes a person), often with the implication of intending deceit.

Example: "That gun's not mine! it was planted there by the real murderer!"

To place or set something firmly or with conviction.

Example: "Plant your feet firmly and give the rope a good tug."

To place in the ground.

To furnish or supply with plants.

Example: "To plant a garden, an orchard, or a forest"

To engender; to generate; to set the germ of.

To furnish with a fixed and organized population; to settle; to establish.

Example: "To plant a colony"

To introduce and establish the principles or seeds of.

Example: "To plant christianity among the heathen"

To set up; to install; to instate.

Example Sentences

"We did some planting in the garden today."
"The planting of crops was delayed due to bad weather."
"She enjoys the process of planting flowers in her backyard."
"We need to plan the planting schedule for the entire season."
"The community organized a tree planting event."
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Word Game Points

Is PLANTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, planting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLANTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PLANTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, planting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLANTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PLANTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, planting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLANTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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