tilling

IPA: tˈɪɫɪŋ

The act of one who tills.
A surname.
(molecular biology) Acronym of targeting induced local lesions in genomes: a method that allows directed identification of mutations in a specific gene.

Examples of "tilling" in Sentences

The profession of advocate had terrified him, and he shuddered at the idea of tilling the soil.
What this means is that the earthworms, protozoa, ants and other decomposers that are actively 'tilling' the soil are not there to do so.
Much of what we do in gardens, such as tilling, and using pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers, is harmful to the long term health of the soil.
There are several initiatives -- such as tilling the soil with animals, deep-soil tilling, and using some fuel for irrigation purposes -- which are being implemented.
All of a sudden the idea of tilling the soil came into my head; tilling the soil was a healthful and noble pursuit! but my idea of tilling the soil had no connection with Britain; for I could only expect to till the soil in Britain as a serf.