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rototill

American  
[roh-tuh-til] / ˈroʊ təˌtɪl /

verb (used with object)

  1. to break up (soil) with a rototiller.


verb (used without object)

  1. to break up soil with a rototiller.

Etymology

Origin of rototill

First recorded in 1935–40; back formation from rototiller

Example Sentences

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In spring, he told readers not to rototill their gardens.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2021

In May, tell readers to rototill their gardens.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2021

The extra step would require the landscaping contractor to spread a two-inch layer of new compost and thoroughly rototill it to a depth of 4 to 5 inches before the spraying.

From Washington Post