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sowing

/ˈsəʊ.ɪŋ/

/ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sowingnoun

sowings

Translations

посев

The sowing of seeds is crucial for a good harvest.

Посев семян имеет решающее значение для хорошего урожая.

Additional translations

сеяние

засев

Definitions

The act of planting seeds in the ground for growth.

The farmer began the sowing of wheat in early spring to ensure a good harvest.

A quantity or batch of seeds planted at one time.

A light sowing of lettuce will be enough for the small bed.

Synonyms

sowing of seeds

sowinggerund / present participle

/ˈsəʊ.ɪŋ/

/ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g. "sowing season")

Definitions

Relating to or intended for the scattering or planting of seeds.

The sowing season starts after the last frost.

Synonyms

sowverb

sowing

Gerund

sowed

Past Simple

sown

Past Participle

sowing

Gerund

/səʊ/

/soʊ/

(past: sowed; pp: sown (standard) / sowed (US, less common))

Translations

сеять

Farmers sow seeds in the spring.

Фермеры сеют семена весной.

сеять(перен.)

Rumors on social media began to sow panic among the local residents.

Слухи в социальных сетях начали сеять панику среди местных жителей.

Additional translations

засевать

Definitions

To plant seeds in the ground for growth.

Farmers sow wheat in the spring for a fall harvest.

To introduce or spread something, especially ideas or feelings.

The politician's speech was intended to sow doubt among the voters.

Synonyms

sownoun

Definitions

An adult female pig.

The farmer kept several sows in the barn for breeding purposes.

An adult female of certain other mammals, such as bears or badgers.

The badger sow was rarely seen during the day.

A channel or conduit for molten metal in a foundry.

The workers carefully monitored the sow to ensure the molten metal flowed smoothly into the molds.

sowadjective

Definitions

Relating to or intended for adult female pigs; used attributively before a noun.

The farm installed new sow crates to improve animal welfare.