irrugate

/ɪˈrɪɡeɪt, -ɡeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to supply water to land for growing crops, especially in areas where rainfall is inadequate

“The farm needs to irrigate the fields during the dry summer months.”

2. noun

the act or process of supplying water to land for growing crops

“The farmer relies on irrigation to maintain a steady crop yield.”

Synonyms

  • hydrate
  • water

Antonyms

  • dehydrate
  • desiccate