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Meaning of earth up | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To cover the stem or leaves of plants with soil, as to encourage root growth or protect from cold.

transitive

Equivalents

Deutsch anhäufeln
Español acollar
Nederlands aanaarden
Svenska kupa

Examples

“Earth up a potato crop several times during the season to encourage more tubers to grow.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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