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tiller n

Tiller means a person who cultivates land. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of tiller

  • a person who cultivates land
  • a lever used to steer a boat
  • a shoot growing from the base of a plant

Usage examples of tiller

The tiller guided the small boat around the rocks.

The farmer worked as a tiller on the estate.

Remove the extra tillers from the tomato plant before they drain its strength.

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