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husbanding

UK
/ˈhʌzbəndɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʌzbəndɪŋ/

Translations

husbandingnoun
gestionUtilisé surtout pour l’idée de gestion soigneuse et économe des ressources.
The farmer's husbanding of the land ensured a bountiful harvest.
La gestion prudente des terres par le fermier a assuré une récolte abondante.
Synonyms
oversight
care
conservation
stewardship
management
husbandverb

husbanding

Gerund

husbanded
Past Simple
husbanded
Past Participle
husbanding
Gerund
UK
/ˈhʌzbənd/
US
/ˈhʌzbənd/
ménagerAu sens de « utiliser avec parcimonie, économiser ».
He husbanded his energy throughout the marathon to ensure he could finish strong.
Il a ménagé son énergie tout au long du marathon pour pouvoir finir en force.
Additional translations
cultiverEmploi archaïque.
marierEmploi archaïque, au sens de « donner un mari à une femme ».
Synonyms
scrimp and save
cut back
tighten one's belt
use sparingly
conserve
economize
save
ration
scrimp
preserve
steward
manage carefully

Definitions

husbandingnoun
The act or process of managing resources, especially in agriculture or animal husbandry.
The farmer's husbanding of the land ensured a bountiful harvest.
husbandverb
To manage or use resources economically; conserve.
He husbanded his energy throughout the marathon to ensure he could finish strong.
Archaic: To cultivate or till (land); farm.
The settlers husbanded the fertile valley for generations.
Archaic: To marry off (a woman); to provide with a husband.
In many comedies of manners, anxious fathers scheme to husband their daughters to suitable suitors.
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