mulching
/mʌlt͡ʃɪŋ/
mulching adjective: used for applying a mulch. Also the present participle and gerund of mulch.
Adjective
mulching (not comparable)
- Used for applying a mulch.
- This mulching mower can easily be converted to a bagging mower.
- Used as a mulch.
- Compost is generally the best mulching material for the home garden.
Noun
mulching (countable and uncountable, plural mulchings)
- The act of preparing/applying a mulch.
- Proper mulching in summer months keeps the soil cooler.
Also used as
mulching is also the present participle and gerund of mulch.
Forms of mulching
| plural | mulchings |
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Origin of mulching
From mulch + -ing.
Words formed from mulching
Phrases with mulching
Questions about mulching
- What does mulching mean?
- Mulching means used for applying a mulch.
- What part of speech is mulching?
- Mulching can be an adjective or a noun.
- How do you pronounce mulching?
- Mulching is pronounced /mʌlt͡ʃɪŋ/.
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