field hands

noun

Definition of field handsnext
plural of field hand
as in agriculturalists

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  1. farmers
  2. planters
  3. cultivators
  4. growers
Noun
  • An exploration of Black generational farmers in the American South reveals the fragility of legacy and the significance of owning land.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For months in 2023, the mystery around Foxx’s illness hit a fever pitch, with online blogs, right-wing conspiracy theorists, and pop-culture engagement farmers all weighing in.
    Lucy Ford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of farmers
Noun
  • The cheerful giraffe is one of several animal planters to choose from, with other options including an adorable dachshund, spiky hedgehog and sly fox.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Browse additional deals on rugs, planters, and bath accessories.
    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of planters
Noun
  • More than 70 medical marijuana businesses, including cultivators, processors, dispensaries and safety compliance facilities will initially be authorized to open in the commonwealth, French said.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024
  • This is for soil-only cultivators who never use chemicals, among other requirements.
    Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of cultivators
Noun
  • That hit California’s exports of major farm products, bringing losses for growers of walnuts, almonds and other crops.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The plans for tariffs bring additional uncertainty for almond growers who have already been struggling because of declines in prices over the last decade.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of growers
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