Definition: A type of hill or ridge that has a steep side and a gentle slope on the other side.

Example: The hikers enjoyed the view from the top of the cuesta.

Definition: A type of mosquito that belongs to a specific group known for including common species like the house mosquito, which can spread certain diseases but not malaria.

Example: The culex mosquito is often found near standing water, where it breeds.

Definition: To select and remove certain items or individuals from a group, often to improve the quality of the remaining members.

Example: The farmer decided to cull the weaker animals from the herd to ensure better health for the rest.

Definition: Describes an animal that has been selectively killed or a flower or fruit that has been picked from a group.

Example: The farmer culled the weaker animals from the herd to improve its overall health.

Definition: To select and remove something from a group, often to improve the quality of what remains.

Example: The farmer culled the weaker animals from the herd to ensure better health for the rest.

Definition: The process of choosing and removing certain items or individuals from a group, often to improve the quality or health of the remaining members.

Example: The culling of weak animals from the herd helps ensure the overall strength of the population.

Definition: To select and remove certain items from a group, often to improve the quality or health of the remaining items.

Example: The farmer is culling the weaker animals from the herd to ensure better health for the rest.

Definition: The stem of a grass or similar plant, or a type of waste material from anthracite coal mining that includes fine coal and dirt.

Example: The culm from the coal mine was used to fill in the low areas of the field.

Definition: The highest point or ridge of something, often referring to the top part of a bird's beak or a specific area in anatomy.

Example: The ornithologist noted the culmen's shape while studying the bird's bill.

Definition: Able to be farmed or grown; suitable for agriculture.

Example: The region has a lot of cultivable land that can support various crops.

Definition: A specific type of plant that has been developed or chosen for certain characteristics and is grown through careful farming.

Example: The gardener decided to plant a new cultivar of tomatoes that are resistant to disease.

Definition: To prepare and use land for growing plants or crops, or to help something develop and grow.

Example: Farmers cultivate the land to produce food for the community.