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gardening
Noun
  • The process or action of cultivating the soil, particularly in a garden; the care of a garden; horticulture.
Verb
  • present participle of garden
garden
Noun
  • An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.
    • Such an ornamental place to which the public have access. in the plural
    • Taking place in, or used in, such a garden. attributive
  • The grounds at the front or back of a house.
  • A cluster, a bunch. figuratively
  • Pubic hair or the genitalia it masks. slang
Verb
  • to grow plants in a garden; to create or maintain a garden. intransitive, chiefly Canada, US
  • of a batsman, to inspect and tap the pitch lightly with the bat so as to smooth out small rough patches and irregularities. intransitive, cricket
Adjective
  • Common, ordinary, domesticated.