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Vocabulary Entry
oldfield
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A piece of land, often cleared and used for farming or cultivation.
Example Sentences
"The farmer plowed the oldfield to prepare for the new planting season."
"After years of neglect, the oldfield was finally restored to productivity."
"The animals wandered across the oldfield, enjoying the fresh grass."
V
verb
To cultivate or farm land that has been left uncultivated for some time.
Example Sentences
"They oldfielded the land to bring it back into use for crops."
"We will need to oldfield the area before we can plant anything."
"Many families oldfielded their properties after the war to aid in recovery."