irrigation
noun/ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #6,138 most common English word
Meaning
the supply of water to land or crops through channels, pipes, or streams to help plants grow.
Example sentence
Farmers in dry regions depend on irrigation to keep their crops alive during the summer months.
Synonyms & related words
- watering
- flooding
- hydration
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