seed
noun
the fertilized, matured ovule of a flowering plant, containing an embryo or rudimentary plant.
overseed
-
a word derived from
seed.
Example Sentences
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You might even want to overseed the turf with clover or plant spring ephemerals in the lawn for a more naturalistic style.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2022
One approach is to overseed in the fall with a ryegrass that will hold green color through the winter, then die off with spring mowing.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 10, 2021
Some people overseed after a thorough session with a core aerator, which extracts plugs of soil that can be crumbled after drying.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 25, 2020
Unlike other Vegas golf courses, Wildhorse does not overseed its fairways, resulting in a brown-out.
From Golf Digest ● Oct. 23, 2019
John Williams went to Mississippi and overseed for Mr. Bass.
From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Arkansas Narratives, Part 4 by Work Projects Administration
