tedder
- noun
- /ˈtɛdər/
- Specialized
:
esparcidor
- The tedder worked efficiently in the field.
Examples
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After cutting the grass, they ran the tedder across the field to speed up drying.
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Modern tedders can cover large areas quickly, making hay production more efficient.
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The farmer used a tedder to help the hay dry evenly.
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Farmers use a tedder to dry their hay.
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Farmers often use a tedder to spread hay evenly across the field, ensuring it dries properly.
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To prepare the hay for baling, she drove the tedder around the field to turn and fluff the cut grass.
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Using a tedder helps speed up the drying process by allowing air to circulate through the hay.
Synonyms
A machine that turns and spreads cut grass so it dries faster
How Effective
Surface Forms
Morphology
tedder = ted (semi-transparent) = ted + er
The word is a regular agent noun built from the verb 'ted' plus '-er', but the base verb is uncommon and specialized for haymaking.
Etymology
The word tedder comes from the farming verb ted, which means 'to spread or turn hay' so it can dry. A tedder is therefore a machine that does this, which is why it helps the hay dry evenly.