Meaning & Definition of word "Tiller"
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Tiller
/ˈtɪlər/
noun:
- 1. A lever used to turn a rudder in a boat.
- Example: He adjusted the tiller to steer the boat away from the rocks.
- 2. A person who tills or cultivates the land.
- Example: The tiller worked tirelessly in the fields to prepare for the harvest.
- 3. A young shoot or sprout from the base of a plant, especially in grass.
- Example: The grass produced new tillers after the first rain of the season.
Etymology
Middle English 'tiler', from Old English 'till', meaning to make level.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tiller of the soil:
A person who cultivates land.
tiller of the boat:
Refers to the individual controlling the steering.
tiller's hold:
A term referring to the grip or control on the tiller function.
Related Words
tilt:
To incline or cause to slope.
tilling:
The preparation of soil for growing crops.
tiller's handle:
The lever part of a tiller.
Slang Meanings of tiller
Meaning: A person who is skilled in handling a boat.
Example Sentence: He's a real tiller on the water, always knows what to do.
Meaning: To steer or handle something expertly.
Example Sentence: She tillered the situation perfectly during the crisis.