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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.