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ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Noun

Definition 1:
• Any of several devices used to loosen or stir the soil, either to remove weeds or to provide aeration and drainage.
Example: As the crop gets bigger, the shank spacing on the cultivator will need to be adjusted accordingly.
Wiktionary-listed synonyms: grubber, scarifier, scuffler

Definition 2:
• A person who cultivates.
• Someone who uses a cultivator (implement, device, or machine).
Example: The cultivators were out among the row crops, keeping the weeds in check.

Definition 3:
• A person who cultivates.
• Someone who grows plants.
Example: She was a devoted cultivator of roses and orchids.
Wiktionary-listed synonyms: grower, planter, farmer

Definition 4:
• A person who cultivates.
• Someone who fosters something besides plants (such as human development or relationships).
Example: She was a wonderful cultivator of potential in her direct reports.
Labels: figuratively

Source and attribution
Wiktionary contributors, via Kaikki/Wiktextract. Derived from Wiktionary; CC BY-SA and GFDL terms apply. Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cultivator