Definition

To use a gardening tool with a long handle and a flat blade for digging or breaking up soil.

Example

He decided to hoe the garden to prepare it for planting.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I spent the whole afternoon in the garden trying to hoe the weeds out.

That sounds like hard work! Did you get it done?

Yes, but I didn't realize how much effort it takes to hoe properly.

It definitely can be tiring, but the garden will look great once you're finished!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A gardening tool with a flat blade that is attached to a long handle, used for digging, weeding, and breaking up soil.

Example

She used a hoe to prepare the garden bed for planting.

Conversation

Have you seen my hoe? I can't find it anywhere in the shed.

I think I saw it in the garden last week when I was watering the plants.

Oh right, I need it to finish digging up the weeds.

Definition

To use a tool with a long handle and a flat blade at the end to break up soil or remove weeds.

Example

She decided to hoe the garden to prepare it for planting.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I spent the whole afternoon in the garden today.

That sounds nice! Did you hoe the weeds out?

Yes, I did! It was a good workout, too.

Root Explanation

The word 'hoe' originates from Old English 'hō', meaning a tool for digging or cultivating soil. It refers specifically to a gardening implement used for tilling the earth.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'hō' for a digging tool — this helps you remember that a hoe is used for cultivating soil.

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