irrigation

noun ir·ri·ga·tion \ ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən \

|Updated on: 8 Aug 2018

Definition of irrigation

1 : the therapeutic flushing of a body part with a stream of liquid

2 : the watering of land by artificial means to foster plant growth

Recent Examples of irrigation from the Web

In Tulare County, the number of new irrigation wells hit 1,069 that year.

— dale kasler and phillip reese, sacbee, "The Valley floor is sinking, and it’s crippling California’s ability to deliver water," 13 July 2018
To further prevent black spot on susceptible roses be sure to replace their mulch every fall and avoid overhead irrigation.

— walter reeves, ajc, "Rose black spot can be controlled," 11 July 2018
The renovations will include increasing green sizes, creating championship bunker conditions, a new irrigation system and various other updates.

— george stoia, Detroit Free Press, "Oakland Hills to seek major tournaments after South Course renovations," 13 July 2018
The bidders, most dressed in jeans and T-shirts, moved in a cluster down a dirt path lined by farm equipment and vehicles — tractors, an irrigation system, a rock picker, a wheel loader.

— BostonGlobe.com, "With family grown apart, historic farm is in the middle," 13 July 2018
High-tech amenities include central air-conditioning and heating, external video surveillance, motion-detecting sensors, a garden irrigation system and an armored vault.

— New York Times, "House Hunting in … Italy," 27 June 2018
Soaker hoses, drip irrigation and Xeriscaping help reduce water use.

— margaret lauterbach, idahostatesman, "With drought always a threat, we all need to learn our water lessons," 16 June 2018
Its practices are sustainable, including drip irrigation and composting.

— pam peirce, SFChronicle.com, "Manhattan’s High Line park offers lessons for SF greenbelts," 15 June 2018
Raboine said another option is to install drip irrigation, either with kits, such as those by DIG ($29.94, www.homedepot.com) or by creating your own by drilling holes in PVC pipes.

— debbie carlson, ajc, "5 mistakes you’re making when purchasing garden supplies," 8 June 2018

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First Known Use of irrigation

1612

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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IRRIGATION Defined for Kids

irrigation

noun ir·ri·ga·tion \ ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən \

Definition of irrigation for Students

: an act or process of supplying with water or cleaning with a flow of liquid

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