Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
healing .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The act or process of heaping or drawing earth around plants.
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- noun The act or process of heaping or drawing earth around plants.
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Examples
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The corn hills I planted well apart, because later, in hilling up, I would need room to draw earth from all directions over the roots to protect them from the sun, that they might not dry out.
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Many birds, especially males, in the breeding season, are taken by decoying them into nets or snares by tame or wild birds of the opposite sex; in fact, advantage was wont to be taken of the pugnacity or devotion of the Ruffes when "hilling," by previously setting springes or nets on their battle-ground, into which said snares they danced, when courting or fighting (see Daniel, vol. U, p. 212).
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The operation of "hilling" consists in drawing up the soil about the stems of growing plants, usually at the time of second or third hoeing.
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Another "hilling" will be needed 2 to 3 weeks later, again adding soil half-way up the stem of the plant.
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Whether planted in rows, mounds or planter bags, "hilling" will significantly increase yield and tuber size: Once the stem of your plant reaches 8 inches, add enough soil to bring the level half-way up the stem of the plant.
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As the plants grow, continue "hilling" them until the container is full.
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Another "hilling" will be needed 2 to 3 weeks later, again adding soil half-way up the stem of the plant.
Vail Daily - Top Stories Wildflower Farm Staff Dirty Hands Vail 2010
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Whether planted in rows, mounds or planter bags, "hilling" will significantly increase yield and tuber size: Once the stem of your plant reaches 8 inches, add enough soil to bring the level half-way up the stem of the plant.
Vail Daily - Top Stories Wildflower Farm Staff Dirty Hands Vail 2010
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It is interesting to me that hoof trimming for goats is like hilling and weeding each potato plant: it requires individual attention.
Archive 2010-08-01 Olga Bonfiglio 2010
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In a clearing not far from the camp, they came upon a hilling sight: the mother-in-law was backed up against a thick, impenetrable bush, and a large male lion stood facing her.
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